NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Two crewmen were hurt when a freight train hauling 14 tanks of bunker oil hit a tractor-trailer at a railway crossing in Muang district on Thursday.
The incident occurred at about 11am at the Ban Saraphi crossing in tambon Maroeng. The train was transporting the oil from Nakhon Ratchasima to Ubon Ratchathani.
Daeng Phimasan, 50, the driver of the big rig, said he didn't notice a signboard telling motorists that the barrier at the crossing was under repair and he was unaware the train was coming. It was struck in the rear by the freight train.
Sunart Phiewthong-ngam, 46, the traindriver, was wounded in the head and Prasit Suthikul, 36, an engineer, was hurt in the back. They were admitted to Suranaree Military Hospital.
Following the incident, the route to the lower Northeast provinces was closed temporarily. It was expected to be re-open at 1pm.
