At least six people have been killed after a train crashed into a bus close to a busy airport in Bangkok, Thailand, today.
The cargo train collided with several vehicles at a level-crossing below the Makkasan station. It is where a monorail shuttles hundreds of tourists to the airport every few minutes.
Authorities said the crash happened on the rail line intersecting the busy Asok-Din Daeng Road below. The incident occurred at around 3.40pm local time on Saturday.
Firefighters quickly sprayed water to bring the blaze under control, while injured people were taken to hospital. The fire was brought under control at 3.59pm.
Footage shows a car and a large blue public transport bus engulfed in flames as motorists scramble to pull a second car away from danger.
Several motorcycles were scattered across the ground.
Paramedics at the scene said that at least six people had been killed in the collision. A number of others are believed to be injured.
Locals reported hearing “small explosions” after the impact. Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of casualties or the cause of the collision.
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