Transport
Fatal Train Incident Near Buriram Railway Station
A man died after being struck by a freight train near Buriram station on September 23, 2026.
On the afternoon of September 23, 2026, a fatal accident occurred near the Buriram railway station involving a freight train. According to Khaosod Online, local police were notified at approximately 5:30 PM that a man, estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old, had been struck by freight train No. 551, which was traveling from Laem Chabang to Ubon Ratchathani.
Emergency responders and medical personnel arrived at the scene to find the victim deceased with severe injuries. No identification documents were found on the individual, though railway staff reported discovering a ticket indicating the man had traveled from Lam Plai Mat district to Buriram station earlier that day. Witnesses at the scene stated that the man appeared to walk onto the tracks as the train was approaching.
For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a reminder of the extreme dangers associated with railway tracks and the necessity of remaining within designated pedestrian areas at all times. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's actions. As of now, the victim's identity remains unconfirmed, and officials are continuing their inquiries to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the collision.