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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Train Driver In Deadly Bangkok Crash Tested Positive For Drugs
Caption: Train Driver In Deadly Bangkok Crash Tested Positive For Drugs. The driver of a freight train involved in a deadly crash in Bangkok has tested positive for drugs, according to Thai police. The collision happened when the train struck a public bus at a busy railway crossing, causing the vehicle to burst into flames. Eight people were killed and dozens more injured. Authorities say the bus became trapped on the tracks due to heavy traffic, preventing the crossing barriers from closing properly. Police have charged the train driver with reckless driving, while the bus driver and the railway guard responsible for manually lowering the barriers also face charges. Officials say emergency brakes were activated too late to prevent the crash. Following the incident, Thailand’s rail authorities have ordered mandatory drug and alcohol testing for train drivers and railway staff before every shift. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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