A devastating train accident in Thailand has left eight people dead, once again sounding an alarm over railway safety in the Southeast Asian nation.
According to initial reports, the collision occurred when a train struck another vehicle at a railway crossing. The impact killed eight people at the scene, while several others were injured and rushed to hospital.
Local authorities are investigating the exact cause of the incident. Meanwhile, public opinion in Thailand has erupted in anger and concern over the state of rail safety, which has seen a string of fatal accidents in recent times. Many voices are calling on the government to take stronger measures to improve warning systems and ensure safety at crossings.
This crash ranks among the worst rail tragedies in Thailand this year, sparking outcry over underinvestment and weak management in the country's railway sector.
