A prepare collision occurred between a freight prepare and a parked lorry near the Srakosinaray Station within the Ratchaburi province, injuring three State Railway of Thailand (SRT) staff members this morning. The accident triggered journey delays on the Thonburi-Namtok line, with some passengers having to be transferred by road automobiles to their locations.
At 5.40am, freight prepare no. 725 ICD, travelling between Lat Krabang and Thamuang, collided with a parked lorry while 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, leading to coach delays in the area.
Initial investigations revealed that three SRT workers had been injured and admitted to the hospital. Suthep Samphinong, a prepare engineer, suffered minor injuries and was discharged after treatment. Likewise, Bawornwit Pichhitkul, a prepare guard for train no. 725, sustained minor injuries and returned house after therapy. However, More , a mechanic, continues receiving treatment for his injured leg at Ban Pong Hospital in Ratchaburi province, reported KhaoSod.
The incident affected regular train no. 260 Namtok-Thonburi and practice no. 257 Thonburi-Namtok, with companies between Tha Ruea Noi, Nong Pla Duk junction, and Tha Ruea Noi cancelled. The SRT promptly provided highway transportation for affected passengers to their respective destinations, with minimal effects on different services along the Thonburi-Namtok line..