SRT investigates the accident of a “Bangkok-Chiang Mai” express bus that crashed into an 18-wheeled trailer blocking the tracks in the middle of the track between Sala Mae Tha – Nong Lom station, Mae Tha district, province of Lamphun, revealing that the intersection is equal to the level. There are automatic barriers, luminous signs, complete road signs. Accelerating the Derailed Locomotive Initially, the north course does not affect.
Mr. Ekkarat Sriarayanpong Director of the Center for Public Relations The State Railways of Thailand revealed that today (November 10, 65) at 11:24 am, the State Railways received a report that an express train No. 51, Bangkok – Chiang Mai collided with an 18-wheeled lorry, registration number 71- 0497, Chiang Mai Park in the middle of the train tracks The railway carriage level intersection At kilometer 703 / 7-8 between the station of Sala Mae Tha – Nong Lom, district of Mae Tha, province of Lamphun, in the area, there is an automatic road block barrier, complete with luminous and road signs. As a result, diesel locomotive number 4501 was severely damaged and derailed 6 wheels, hampering preliminary operations. No injuries or deaths were recorded.
After the incident, Mr. Nirut Maneephan, Governor of the State Railways of Thailand (SRT), ordered officers to transfer passengers on the train from the crash site to the Lamphun and Chiang Mai station terminals. the area to urgently investigate the scene to find the cause of the accident this time. and proceeded to lift the diesel locomotive which derailed, hampering the operation to return to service as soon as possible. Completion is expected by 5pm, which will in no way affect the journey on the north route.
