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Train-Bus Collision Kills 8 in Bangkok
Thai Ch8•24:56•Disasters•
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A devastating collision between a train and a bus at the Makkasan Airport Rail Link station resulted in eight fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident occurred when the bus was stopped on the tracks, and the crossing gate malfunctioned.
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A train collided with a bus at the Makkasan Airport Rail Link station.
The collision resulted in eight fatalities and 32 injuries.
The bus was stopped on the train tracks.
The crossing gate at the location was not functioning.
The collision caused the bus to catch fire.
Eyewitnesses and CCTV footage captured the incident.
Rescue operations commenced immediately.
Authorities are investigating the malfunctioning gate.
Compensation for the deceased is being processed.
Who & What's Involved
Makkasan Airport Rail LinkBangkok Metropolitan AdministrationBMTAKittipongUpfandiPiyalak Thin KaewSiriyakJakrit
Topics
Traffic AccidentTrain CollisionFatalitiesPublic SafetyInfrastructure Failure
Locations
Makkasan Airport Rail Link station, BangkokAsoke-Din Daeng Road