State Railway of Thailand Clarifies Train Grazing Incident Caused by Victim's Negligence
A man was struck by a commuter train in Thailand after climbing over a barrier to urinate near the tracks; the State Railway says the victim's negligence—not operator error—caused the incident and delayed the train 22 minutes.
On May 19, 2569, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) clarified facts regarding a man struck by a commuter train, confirming that the victim recklessly breached the barrier separating the road from the railway zone. The SRT sought to provide clarity to the public and prevent misinformation suggesting the "train hit someone." The train was operating normally on its tracks, and the accident was not caused by operator error but rather by the victim's negligence. The injured man had parked his motorcycle on the roadside, then climbed over a barrier—a clearly marked boundary between the road and railway zone—to urinate in the railway area at close proximity. Although the train sounded its horn warning when approaching, the large vehicle's extended braking distance prevented it from stopping in time, resulting in the grazing collision. Beyond endangering the victim's own life, this action caused the train to halt and run 22 minutes behind schedule, inconveniencing all passengers. The SRT reiterated warnings that railway zones with fences or barriers are strictly prohibited and dangerous areas. No one is permitted to trespass, enter illegally, or conduct personal business in these zones. The authority urged the public to prioritize their own safety and protect the country's public transportation system from disruption.
