At Least 8 Killed in Bangkok Train-Bus Collision
- At least eight people were killed on May 16, 2026, after a cargo train collided with a public bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, Thailand.
- The collision occurred in the late afternoon in the city's central area.
- The accident took place near Makkasan station and an airport rail link station.
At least eight people were killed on May 16, 2026, after a cargo train collided with a public bus at a rail crossing in Bangkok, Thailand.
The collision occurred in the late afternoon in the city’s central area. According to reports from the Associated Press and Reuters, the impact triggered a fire that engulfed the public bus.
The accident took place near Makkasan station and an airport rail link station. Emergency responders from the Erawan Medical Center, the city’s emergency services, were deployed to the scene to manage the recovery and medical operations.
Casualties and Legal Action
While the death toll is confirmed at at least eight people, reports on the number of injuries vary. The Associated Press reported more than 20 injuries, while Reuters and The Canberra Times cited 25 injured and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported 35 people were injured.
Following the incident, NBC News reported that the train driver has been charged in connection with the crash.