Tragic Collision: Train Hits Pickup in Trang, Four Fatalities Reported

[snoop1130]

Photo courtesy of Thairath

 

In a devastating accident yesterday, a rapid train collided with a pickup truck in the Kantang district of Trang province. The crash, occurring at 2.40pm, resulted in the deaths of four passengers who were casually travelling in the back of the pickup truck. This unfortunate incident involved train number 168, venturing from Kantang to Krungthep Aphiwat, and a bronze-black half-cab pickup, reportedly originating from Songkhla.

 

The accident unfolded when the train, despite sounding its horn, collided with the pickup at a railway crossing. Witnesses nearby described a thunderous bang that prompted them to rush to the scene, where they found the pickup severely damaged. The front of the vehicle, especially the driver's side, was significantly compromised, with the hood open and the windshield shattered.

 

Upon investigation, it was revealed that the pickup housed ten individuals—only those in the front remained relatively unharmed. However, the seven passengers in the back were fatally thrown from the vehicle. The passengers had been travelling to Songkhla on a shrimp-catching expedition when the tragedy struck.

 

 

Explaining his inability to prevent the collision, the train driver reported seeing the pickup venture across the tracks at the last moment. Despite immediate action to signal the warning horn, it was too late to avoid collision.

 

The aftermath saw chaos and distress as items and people were scattered about. Initial speculation suggests the pickup driver may have misjudged the train’s proximity or failed to hear the warning horn in time, falsely assuming a safe crossing.

 

As authorities continue to investigate further, local communities are left to grapple with the tragic loss and highlight the pressing need for improved safety measures at railway crossings, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-14

 

 

[Kiwiken]

Any moving train take nearly a kilometre or more to stop. 

[parallelman]

My condolences. The truck driver is to blame and should be held resposible for those deaths.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Seven dead due to the driver's negligence. Criminal.

[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Upon investigation, it was revealed that the pickup housed ten individuals—only those in the front remained relatively unharmed. However, the seven passengers in the back were fatally thrown from the vehicle.

Nuff said...

[twizzian]

The driver misjudged, more than likely didn’t bother looking.

 

So was it 4 or 7 killed?

[Luuk Chaai]

just think for a second ..   how hard do you have to try to NOT get hit by a train ?

[richard_smith237]

3 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

just think for a second ..   how hard do you have to try to NOT get hit by a train ?

 

Its astonishing how often this happens here (in the USA too).

 

On 3/14/2025 at 4:34 PM, snoop1130 said:

Initial speculation suggests the pickup driver may have misjudged the train’s proximity or failed to hear the warning horn in time, falsely assuming a safe crossing.

 

Or just didn't look...  didn't look at all...   its this type of driver who also doesn't look when pulling out of a regular junction. 

 

 

On 3/14/2025 at 4:34 PM, snoop1130 said:

However, the seven passengers in the back were fatally thrown from the vehicle.

 

So... Passengers in the back of a Pickup are or aren't allowed ??

 

I know its illegal, but the Police seem to have a very relaxed attitude towards this... People dying year round getting thrown out of the flat-beds of pickups...   

 

Are we expecting another announcement in the next few weeks: 

Authorities reminding the populace that riding in the back of a pickup is illegal. 

Police threatening to fine people who brake such a law. 

Locals in pick-up complaining that they are being victimised because they are poor.

The police back-tracking and stating its ok but just for Songkran !!..