Eight fatalities were confirmed on an air-conditioned bus after a train collided with it near the Makkasan railway crossing. Officials worked urgently to extinguish the fire before recovering the bodies from the wreckage.
On 16 May 2026, at approximately 15:40, a serious accident occurred involving a public bus catching fire near the Airport Rail Link Makkasan Station on Asoke-Din Daeng Road, Makkasan subdistrict, Ratchathewi district. Firefighters and rescue personnel from Phaya Thai station promptly responded to control and manage the emergency.
At the scene, intense flames were engulfing vehicles with explosions occurring intermittently. Initial investigation found that a train collided with a public bus, cars, and motorcycles. The impact caused multiple injuries. Rescue teams mobilized quickly to assist the victims and provide urgent first aid.
Officials continued to spray water to control the fire and coordinated transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. They advised the public to temporarily avoid traveling through the Asoke-Din Daeng route due to heavy traffic congestion. The cause of this tragic accident remains under investigation.
Meanwhile, authorities confirmed that eight bodies were found inside the air-conditioned bus.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.