Rail Barrier Removed Early; Motorcyclist Loses Leg

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

At approximately 1.00am on 17 February 2026, an official reportedly opened the barrier while the train was still passing. As a result, the motorcycle entered the crossing and struck the train. The collision took place in darkness, which may have limited visibility at the scene.

Nah, I think it must be very dark to not see that the train is still in the way. Usually, motorbikes do have lights as well.

33 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Nah, I think it must be very dark to not see that the train is still in the way. Usually, motorbikes do have lights as well.

Those last carriages/trailers had no illumination. I can see how an accident might happen.

However, she should have seen the carriages, although I suspect, she had her visor down and they have a tint. It would be easy to not see the final trailers without lights.

The ultimate 'perfect storm'.

A possibly tired rider, a sleepy rail employee, an industrial district where the lighting at rail crossings isn't that great. If that's not enough, even the heavens were against her because the moon was in the 'New Moon' phase!

When you’re at one of numerous rail crossings in Phan Thong District in the middle of the night, you’re most likely dealing with freight trains heading to or from the ports at Laem Chabang.

Flatbed carriages especially are low, dark, and often have zero reflective markers. On a dark night they would be practically invisible.

If the railway employee moved the barrier prematurely, he basically gave that poor woman a 'green light' to drive straight into a wall of moving steel she never even saw.

1 hour ago, Jim Waldron said:

The ultimate 'perfect storm'.

A possibly tired rider, a sleepy rail employee, an industrial district where the lighting at rail crossings isn't that great. If that's not enough, even the heavens were against her because the moon was in the 'New Moon' phase!

When you’re at one of numerous rail crossings in Phan Thong District in the middle of the night, you’re most likely dealing with freight trains heading to or from the ports at Laem Chabang.

Flatbed carriages especially are low, dark, and often have zero reflective markers. On a dark night they would be practically invisible.

If the railway employee moved the barrier prematurely, he basically gave that poor woman a 'green light' to drive straight into a wall of moving steel she never even saw.

Grade A stupidity to ride into the side of a moving train that is clearly illuminated by ones own, and others, headlights.

Can you see the flatbeds........through the dodgy lens of a CCTV camera at night from 50 metres away?

Because I can:

Apparently the racket that the flatbeds were making as they clattered across in front of her was also not sufficient to dissuade her.

As far as "green lights" go they do not exist to give you permission to charge ahead carefree and as quickly/fast as you please.

"Proceed if the way ahead is clear" is the usual instruction.

Negligence of the railwayman in removing the barrier because "the train will have passed soon and I need to get back to my smartphone" also outstanding.

Not a " perfect storm".......just good old, enduring, relentless, "Thainess".

3 hours ago, hughrection said:

Those last carriages/trailers had no illumination. I can see how an accident might happen.

However, she should have seen the carriages, although I suspect, she had her visor down and they have a tint. It would be easy to not see the final trailers without lights.

Ok, no illumination, visor down and broke light. Oh yeah, now I also see how it can happen. Unfortunately, out of stupidity

Seems like removing the barrier early might have been a common occurrence, see how most of the other riders go to the left - kind of heading for the rear of the train, the lady may have been unfamiliar with this and just headed straight ahead.