On Friday, a tragic train crash in northwestern Cambodia left 45 people injured, with five of them in critical condition. The incident occurred in Krakor district of Pursat province around 11 a.m. when a train collided with a bus at a rail crossing.
According to Gen. Sar Theng, the police chief, the bus attempted to cross the tracks despite the train sounding its horn as a warning. The impact of the collision pushed the bus several meters, resulting in injuries to the passengers. The bus driver fled the scene, leaving behind those in need of assistance.