BANGKOK – A devastating train accident late Friday night claimed the life of a young woman in Bangkok. The deadly crash took place at a railway crossing tucked behind a local school in the Lat Krabang district.
This heartbreak has left the community in mourning and points to a growing safety crisis on the nation’s railway tracks. According to a recent report by Thai PBS World, a 21-year-old rider died instantly when a heavy.
Local authorities from the Chorakhe Noi police station received the distressing emergency call late into the night. When officers and rescue teams arrived at the dark crossing, they found the victim, identified as Busakorn, near the tracks. Her motorcycle was destroyed.
Investigators report that Busakorn was trying to cross the tracks when freight train No. 4403 suddenly approached. The train, which was making its way toward the Bang Sue station, hit her motorcycle with fatal force.
Police are now working closely with the State Railway of Thailand. Together, they are reviewing CCTV security footage to piece together the exact events that led to this tragedy.
Why Was This Train Crossing So Dangerous?
Residents in the Lat Krabang area are deeply upset, but they are not surprised. Many locals told police that this specific railway crossing is a known hazard.
Here are the main reasons why this crossing is a danger to the public:
- Poor Nighttime Visibility: The lack of proper street lighting makes it incredibly hard to see approaching trains after dark.
- Blind Curve Location: The crossing sits right on a curve in the tracks, giving drivers very little time to react.
- Overgrown Grass: Tall weeds and unkept grass block the view of the tracks.
- Frequent Near Misses: Neighbors report that close calls happen here all the time, especially when drivers fail to slow down.
While Bangkok deals with this tragic loss, another major train accident was barely prevented just hours later. In a separate event highlighted in the same report, a massive cement truck got stuck on the tracks in the Pak Phli district of Nakhon Nayok province.
The heavy truck, loaded with over 40 tonnes of cement, became trapped on an uneven railway crossing that was simply too small for large vehicles. The driver, who was traveling a new route from Prachin Buri to Saraburi, did not realize the crossing was unsafe.
Quick-Thinking Villagers Save the Day
When a local tractor failed to pull the heavy cement truck off the tracks, panic set in. A passenger train traveling from Bangkok to Kabin Buri was speeding toward the blocked crossing.
In a heroic effort, brave villagers and rescue workers ran toward the oncoming train. They frantically waved flags and items of clothing to get the train driver’s attention. Thankfully, the train stopped in time, completely avoiding a massive crash. The route reopened safely about an hour later.
These two incidents highlight a serious need for better railway safety in Thailand. In the Nakhon Nayok case, officials admitted that safety barriers had just been installed but were not yet turned on. For families like Busakorn’s, safety improvements cannot come soon enough. Authorities must take immediate action to clear blind spots, add lighting, and activate safety barriers before another life is lost.
