A prepare collision occurred between a freight practice and a parked lorry close to the Srakosinaray Station within the Ratchaburi province, injuring three State Railway of Thailand (SRT) staff members this morning. The accident brought on journey delays on the Thonburi-Namtok line, with some passengers having to be transferred by highway automobiles to their destinations.
At 5.40am, freight practice no. 725 ICD, travelling between Lat Krabang and Thamuang, collided with a parked lorry whereas exchanging trains near Srakosinaray Station, inflicting three bogies with six wheels and eight cargo containers to derail. The incident resulted in a complete obstruction to the Thonburi-Namtok route, main to coach delays within the area.
Initial investigations revealed that three SRT staff have been injured and admitted to the hospital. Suthep Samphinong, a practice engineer, suffered minor accidents and was discharged after therapy. Likewise, Bawornwit Pichhitkul, a practice guard for prepare no. 725, sustained minor accidents and returned residence after remedy. However, Somsak Traidecha, a mechanic, continues receiving treatment for his injured leg at Ban Pong Hospital in Ratchaburi province, reported KhaoSod.
The incident affected regular prepare no. 260 Namtok-Thonburi and train no. 257 Thonburi-Namtok, with companies between Tha Ruea Noi, Nong Pla Duk junction, and Tha Ruea Noi cancelled. Secret offered highway transportation for affected passengers to their respective locations, with minimal effects on different providers along the Thonburi-Namtok line..