Man survives shocking train collision at notorious Thailand train station

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A 55 year old man miraculously survived a collision with a train at the deserted Khlong Khwang Klan train station in Chachoengsao province yesterday.

 

His body was thrown into a narrow tunnel underneath the station’s platform after being hit by train number 849, an Ultraman model electric diesel locomotive pulling more than 30 container cars.

 

The station, located in Moo 7, Bang Toey Subdistrict, was the scene of a frantic rescue operation that lasted for 40 minutes. The rescue team from Phutthasothon Hospital and residents faced great difficulty due to the narrowness of the tunnel entrance, approximately 30 centimetres wide, and the fact that the injured man could not move.

 

His injuries were severe, including a broken leg and a gash on his forehead. The train had to be slowly moved backwards to free him from the tunnel. After he was successfully extricated, he was rushed to Buddha Sotorn Hospital with his wife, who had arrived at the scene.

 

By Samantha Rose

Photo courtesy of Sanook.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/man-survives-shocking-train-collision-at-notorious-klong-khwai-kluen-station

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-09-12

 

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[JeffersLos]

Once again you're left wondering, how the h3ll did they manage to do that. 

[Deserted]

He wasn't looking, wasn't listening and just crossed the tracks. Lucky to tell the tale.