Bangkok Freight Train Collides With Bus, Killing Eight
Freight train struck a public bus at Makkasan crossing, killing eight and injuring 32; train driver charged with negligence and authorities plan tighter safety oversight.
NBC NewsTrain driver charged after crash in Bangkok kills 8
New York Post8 dead, 32 injured after freight train smashes into a bus in Thailand
The GuardianAt least eight people killed in Bangkok rail crossing collision
ABC NewsCargo train hits a public bus at a Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least 8
Associated PressA cargo train hits a public bus at a Bangkok rail crossing, killing at least 8
Overview
Thai police charged a train driver with negligence after a freight train struck a public bus at a Bangkok rail crossing on Saturday, officials said.
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat said preliminary reports showed the bus was stopped at a red light and prevented crossing barriers from closing before the collision.
Firefighters and rescue crews pulled injured victims and battled a blaze that engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles, rescue officials said.
Rescue officials said eight people were killed and 32 injured, with all eight dead found on the bus, and the crash also involved cars and motorcycles near the Airport Rail Link’s Makkasan station.
Authorities said they will tighten safety measures and oversight, investigators are examining additional charges, and Makkasan Police Station head Urumporn Koondejsumrit said the bus driver would also be charged but remains under medical treatment and has not been questioned.
Analysis
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