A fatal collision involving a freight train and a bus occurred near Maeklong Mountain Railway in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday afternoon, around 3 pm local time. The bus caught fire, spreading to several other cars. The accident has resulted in at least 8 fatalities and 15 injuries, with 2 individuals in critical condition.
According to a report by Thai media outlet Nation Thailand, the incident took place around 3:40 pm on Saturday when the freight train collided with a bus near the Maeklong station on the Bangkok Airport Rail Link.
The specific location of the crash was on Asok-Din Daeng Road, between the intersections of Rama IX and Asok-Phetchaburi.
Footage captured by nearby residents from elevated areas shows explosions at the scene, with flames shooting up into the sky and thick smoke billowing. (Video link)
Local media reports indicate that some individuals are still trapped inside the bus, awaiting rescue, and the final tally of casualties is yet to be confirmed. The surrounding area of the accident site has experienced severe traffic congestion.