On 14 January 2007, Rapid No. 178 Lang Suan-Thon Buri collided with Special Express No. 39/41 Bangkok-Surat Thani/Yala (coupled together) at Nong Kae. The accident occurred at 02:30 am, and since the trains collided head-on, this caused 2 deaths: the train driver and the train mechanic. Many were injured and were sent to Hua Hin Hospital afterwards.
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