Public Urged to Avoid Routes Following Train Collision with Bus in Makkasan Area
A train collided with a bus stuck on railway tracks near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station in Bangkok on May 16, killing 8 people and injuring 15 others. Authorities urge drivers to avoid the Ratchada-Rama 9 and Asok-Phetchburi areas due t
On May 16, 2569 (2026), Deputy National Police spokesman Pol. Lt. Col. Theeradej Thammasuthee reported on the incident involving a train colliding with a public bus near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station in Bangkok, confirming 8 deaths and 15 injured passengers. According to coordination with Kittikaan Jomdung Jaruworpalkul, director of Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), the preliminary cause was a bus stopped on the railway crossing while stuck in prolonged traffic congestion. Unable to move in time, the bus was struck by an oncoming train, resulting in the serious accident. The incident continues to cause widespread traffic disruptions, prompting authorities to request the public avoid Ratchada-Rama 9 interchange, Asok-Phetchburi interchange, and roads beneath the RCA elevated expressway to minimize congestion and allow emergency vehicles and rescue workers to operate efficiently. Police Commissioner Pol. Gen. Kittiratch Phanphet ordered rapid deployment of patrol and traffic police to manage traffic at surrounding intersections and maintain order until the situation normalizes. Investigators have been instructed to meticulously gather evidence including closed-circuit camera footage and witness statements to determine the true cause and ensure fairness to all parties involved.
