Six dead and 15 injured after freight train smashes into bus sparking huge fire near busy airport in Thailand

AT least six people have been killed and 15 injured after a freight train smashed into a bus at a busy tourist station running to Bangkok airport. Horror pictures from the scene shows firefighters working to contain a fireball, with multiple cars caught in the inferno. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Dramatic pictures from the scene shows the bus ablaze Credit: ViralPress Plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing from the crash site Credit: ViralPress The accident happened near the busy Makkasan station Credit: ViralPress Firefighters battle to contain the horror blaze Credit: ViralPress Motorists are snapped scrambling to pull a second car away from safety as a large blue public transport bus and a car are engulfed in flames. Several motorbikes are scattered across the road. The cargo train collided with vehicles on a congested level-crossing below the Makkasan station. Authorities said the tragic crash occurred on the rail line intersecting the busy Asok-Din Daeng Road below. Paramedics rushed to the scene and confirmed that at least six people had been killed in the collision. Authorities said that a further 15 suffered injuries. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now