May 16, 2026 6:01 PM

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Eight killed, 25 injured as train collision sparks massive bus fire in Bangkok

Eight people were killed and 25 others injured after a train collision triggered a massive fire that engulfed a public bus in Bangkok, Thailand today.

 

Rescue officials and police said the accident involved a train, the bus, several cars and motorcycles. Firefighters and rescue teams rushed to the scene as flames rapidly spread to nearby vehicles. Rescue teams worked to pull injured passengers from the wreckage while fire crews battled the blaze with water hoses in an effort to contain the fire. Authorities later confirmed that the fire had been brought under control, with crews continuing to search the area for possible victims. The ⁠cause ​of the accident is ​under investigation.