NewsWorld newsThailandA train has crashed into several vehicles including a bus close to a busy airport in Bangkok, Thailand - at least eight people have been killed11:05, 16 May 2026Updated 11:46, 16 May 2026At least eight 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.‌READ MORE: Vladimir Putin 'plotting strike on NATO' as Zelensky reveals bombshell leaked docsREAD MORE: Trump announces elimination of 'world's most active terrorist' found hiding in AfricaFootage 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. The number has now risen to eight. A number of others are believed to be injured.Article continues belowLocals reported hearing "small explosions" after the impact. Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of casualties or the cause of the collision.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌ThailandBreaking NewsPublic transport