At least eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a fire involving a public bus in Bangkok on Saturday. The crash also involved several cars and motorcycles, according to rescue officials. The incident caused widespread damage and multiple casualties at the scene.
Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the site as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles. Emergency crews worked to pull injured victims from the wreckage while battling the blaze. Moreover, officials said the fire has since been brought under control.
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Bangkok police confirmed that at least eight people died, while dozens more were injured in the incident. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities added that search and rescue operations continued after the fire was extinguished.
🇹🇭 A collision between a freight train and a bus killed at least eight people and injured more than 20 in the Thai capital Bangkok on Saturday, emergency services said.
The collision resulted in “eight dead and 25 injured but it may change”, the Erawan Medical Centre told AFP. pic.twitter.com/ICbhxpUXmj
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 16, 2026
The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Early reports suggest the train struck the bus at a level crossing before the fire erupted. Furthermore, authorities are reviewing safety conditions at the site.
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Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered a full investigation into the accident. Transport accidents remain a persistent issue in Thailand due to road safety concerns.