Thailand: At least 8 dead in train-bus collision in Bangkok.

Shotlist Bangkok, Thailand - May 16, 2026 1. Various of fire engines, police, rescuers at train-bus collision site Storyline A freight train and a bus collided in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday afternoon, killing at least eight people, local media reported. At around 15:40, a train collided with a bus at a railway crossing in Ratchathewi District, triggering a fire accompanied by an explosion. Several other cars and motorcycles were also involved. More than 20 people were injured, according to the Thai transport ministry, as rescuers rushed to the scene to put out the fire and carry out rescue operations. Deputy Minister of Transport Siripong Angkasakulkiat said in an interview with Thai media that the bus had stopped at the railway crossing due to a red light, preventing the railway barrier from lowering. The freight train was too heavy to brake in time, leading to the collision. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]