Driver recounts harrowing moments as freight train strikes bus, causing massive fire that kills 8
A freight train struck a stalled bus on railway tracks near Bangkok's Makkasan station on May 16, sparking a massive fire that killed eight people and injured many others.
On May 16, 2025, a freight train originating from Chachoengsao Province bound for Bang Sue Station struck an air-conditioned bus on Route 23 (Bangnna-Tewet line) near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan station, triggering a massive fire that claimed multiple lives and injured many. Mr. Uan, 38, described the terrifying moments: while waiting in his Audi at a railway crossing, he heard two loud collision sounds before his car was struck on the left side. When he looked up, he saw the train pushing the bus across the tracks as it immediately burst into flames. Shocked by how quickly it all happened, he realized that had his car not been knocked clear, he could have been swept away with the bus. After the crash, he discovered an injured person pinned under his vehicle with a broken leg, so he quickly reversed to help free them before they were rushed to the hospital. Authorities are working to identify the deceased and search for missing persons, with officials revealing the bus had stalled on the tracks due to traffic congestion before being struck by the train. Compensation for victims is being arranged.
