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On Tuesday afternoon, two people were seriously injured at a Level Crossing in East Pattaya after their car was struck by a train .
The incident occurred at the Soi Tanman crossing which has no barriers and no warning lights to warn drivers of any approaching trains.
Khun Sarawoot aged 20 was driving with his Mother, Khun Yom aged 50, sitting in the front passenger seat. Their car, a Silver Toyota Vios, drove up towards the crossing and was struck by a train travelling from Bangkok. The car ended up in a ditch at the side of the train tracks and the train failed to stop and continued its journey.
Local residents mentioned how dangerous the crossing was and how similar incidents have occurred on a regular basis over the years.
Police are investigating and are looking to speak with the train driver as soon as possible as the injured pair continues to be assessed in Hospital.
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One killed as Bangkok-Hua Hin train crashes into pick-up truck
A Bangkok-Hua Hin train crashed into a pick-up truck at a rail crossing in Phetchaburi province at 1 pm Tuesday, killing the truck driver.
The impact caused a carriage to derail. All southern-bound trains were cancelled until the evening pending the salvage operation of the derailed carriage.
The accident happened between the Phetchaburi and Khao Thamone stations.