Date 26 March 2015 Location Phachi District Type of incident Rear-end collision | Time 22:15 Country Thailand | |
Operator State Railway of Thailand | ||
On 26 March 2015, two passenger trains collided in Phachi District, Thailand. One train was stationary when it was run into by another. More than 50 people were injured, three seriously.
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Accident
The accident occurred at 22:15 local time (15:15 UTC) when a Bangkok–Nong Khai train and a Bangkok–Phrae train were in collision. The Nong Khai train was stationary when it was run into by the other. Six carriages were derailed and 52 people were injured, with three of them suffering serious injuries. Damages were estimated at ฿80 million. There were more than 150 passengers on the two trains.
Investigation
Thai Police opened an investigation into the accident. It is suspected that the driver of the Phrae train passed a red signal, causing the accident.
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