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Bomb blamed for Songkhla freight train derailment

A man stands next to a derailed freight train following a loud bang that sounded like a bomb blast on a track between Hat Yai and Padang Besar stations in Songkhla on Saturday afternoon. There were no injuries. (Photo supplied/Assawin Pakkawan)

Authorities say a bomb planted on the tracks was responsible for the derailment of a freight train in Sadao district of Songkhla on Saturday. No injuries were reported.

The incident occurred as cargo train No.707 operating between Hat Yai and Padang Besar was approaching the Khlong Ngae railway station in village Moo 2 in tambon Tha Phor shortly after noon. The train derailed after a loud bang that sounded like a bomb blast occurred on the track, Thai media reported.

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