BANGKOK: At least 18 people died and dozen others sustained injuries after a passenger bus collided with a train in Thailand, authorities said.
The crash occurred, 50km east of Bangkok.
Thai police said passengers inside the bus were on their way to a temple to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.
Images from the scene show the bus upturned on its side, heavily damaged and objects scattered along the train tracks.
Rescue workers say they need a crane to remove the bus.
There were 60 passengers travelling in the bus when the accident took place, province governor Maitree Tritilanond said.
Meanwhile, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha gave his condolences and called for a thorough investigation.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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