Accident State Railway Apologises After Young Woman Seriously Injured in Level Crossing Incident

[Georgealbert]

 

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The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has issued a formal apology after a 20-year-old woman was left seriously injured when her motorcycle was struck by a train at a level crossing in Chonburi province.

 

The incident occurred at a railway crossing on Soi Khiri Nakhon, Moo 7, Huai Kapi subdistrict, Mueang district, where CCTV footage reportedly showed a barrier lifting after one train had passed, only for a second train to approach almost immediately. As the gate rose, the woman, identified as Ms. Sunisa attempted to cross and was hit by an oncoming freight train.

 

According to the woman’s brother, who brought the incident to the media’s attention, the warning system failed to alert of the second train, leading to the collision. The injured woman was rushed to Chonburi Hospital by the Tri Khunatham Foundation emergency team.

 

The SRT confirmed that the train involved was Freight Service No. 553, running between Map Ta Phut and Bua Yai Junction. Two individuals were reported injured as a result of the crash, which took place at kilometre marker 111+685, between Bang Phra and Chonburi stations.

 

In response, Mr. Veerith Amrapal, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand, expressed his deep regret over the incident. He has ordered the immediate formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate the cause of the malfunction and determine accountability.

 

“I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the injured and their family. The State Railway is committed to a thorough investigation and to providing full support to the victim,” Mr. Veerith said. He also confirmed that SRT staff had been dispatched to Chonburi Hospital on the afternoon of 11 May to monitor the woman’s condition and offer support.

 

The SRT stated it is now in the process of gathering all relevant data, including CCTV footage, warning system logs, and statements from the train crew. The agency emphasised that every detail would be scrutinised transparently to prevent future accidents.

 

“Public safety is the top priority of the State Railway,” Mr. Veerith affirmed, “and we will use this tragic event as a catalyst to strengthen and improve our safety systems.”

 

The SRT also expressed gratitude to all emergency personnel and first responders who acted swiftly at the scene.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-12.

 

 

[JoePai]

Agree the barrier should not have lifted if a 2nd train was near BUT can these people not take a second to glace that all was clear as they would when crossing a road?

[KhunLA]

"He has ordered the immediate formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate the cause of the malfunction and determine accountability." 

 

Be a lot quicker if you just send the maintenance crew to swap out the sensor, check the wires / connections from, on the one line that didn't work.