Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok

A collision between a freight train and a public bus has killed at least eight people and injured 25 others in Bangkok, emergency services have said.

Police and rescue officials said the collision triggered a fire that engulfed the public bus on Saturday.

Flames also spread to nearby vehicles, prompting firefighters and rescue crews to be dispatched. Teams worked to pull injured victims from the wreckage as fire crews contained the blaze.

The fire has been brought under control, with crews now working to cool the area, vent gas and continue to search for victims. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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