Bangkok in the headlines: bus-train crash near Makkasan kills 8, 32 injured amid growing transit safety concerns. City: capital of Thailand, Bangkok’s the hub.
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A bus has crashed near a Bangkok airport rail link station, with a fire erupting as emergency services pull casualties from the wreckage. Thai authorities report multiple fatalities and injuries; the incident is unfolding this afternoon.
A freight train has struck a city bus near Bangkok’s Airport Rail Link Makkasan station, killing eight people and injuring about 32. Videos show the bus stopped on the tracks at a red light, preventing barriers from closing; the train was unable to stop and the bus and nearby vehicles caught fire. Rescue teams are searching and treating the wounded.