A collision between a freight train and a public bus has killed at least eight people and injured 25 others in Bangkok, emergency services have confirmed. Police and rescue officials reported that the accident triggered a fire, which engulfed the public bus on Saturday. The flames spread to surrounding vehicles, leading to the deployment of firefighters and rescue crews. Efforts were focused on rescuing injured victims from the wreckage while fire crews contained the blaze. The fire has since been brought under control, and teams are now working to cool the area, vent gas, and search for any remaining victims. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.