A State Railways of Thailand (SRT) train has derailed in this mountainous northern Thai province, injuring more than 40 passengers, mostly foreign tourists, and temporarily halting the North-bound train earlier today.
Seven carriages of the Bangkok-Chiang Mai train derailed in Denchai district.
Forty-one passengers were taken to hospital. Eleven passengers were severely hurt. About 200 passengers were stranded, waiting for a train from Lampang to carry them to their destination, Chiang Mai.
Meanwhile, Bangkok-Chiang Mai trains suspended service, but train service from Bangkok to Denchai is running.
Initial inspection indicated the accident was caused by faulty track, MCOT reported.
