Emergency services are still attending to the aftermath of a crash involving a train and a bus in Thailand on Sunday.

At least 17 passengers were killed in the crash on 11 October, with around 40 more injured.

Rescue teams battled to free passengers still trapped in the wreckage, in Chachoengsao province, around 50 miles (80km) east of Bangkok.

Around 60 staff from a factory in Chonburi province were travelling in the bus to a Buddhist temple in Samut Prakan province to pray for good luck.

The bus driver went over a level crossing near a station in Khlong Kwaeng Klan district while a train was approaching.

It was raining at the time and the driver reportedly failed to hear a horn sounded by the oncoming train before the collision.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene. Fireman were still trying to reach passengers stuck inside the wreckage at 10am local time.

A local at the scene, Arnon, said the accident was "the worst train crash ever scene in the area". He added: "There is no barrier over the train line. Drivers have to wait and wait before crossing."

"The bus driver did not see the train coming or hear it, even when the train driver sounded the horn" he claimed, noting that "there are 17 people dead but this could be more. People are still trapped inside and 40 have been taken to hospital."

A train crashed into a bus killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens more in Thailand this morning (October 11).

Rescue teams are currently battling to free several more passengers still trapped in the wreckage in Chachoengsao province, around 50 miles east of Bangkok.

The accident happened when around 65 staff from a factory in Samut Prakan province were travelling to a Buddhist temple to mark the end of Lent and pray for good luck.

However, the bus driver, Boonsong Suanyim, 54, went over a level crossing near the station in Khlong Kwaeng Klan district while a train was approaching. There was also rain at the time, reducing visibility.

The driver reportedly failed to hear a horn being sounded by the oncoming train and the two vehicles collided. The driver was killed. 

CCTV shows how the coach was almost over the level crossing when the cargo train thundered into it and dragged it along the tracks. The bus was flipped on its side and the top of it ripped off. Bodies were ripped from their seats and strewn along the line.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene. At least 18 people - eight men and 10 women -  were confirmed dead and at least 29 others were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital.

Firemen were also trying to reach passengers still stuck inside the wreckage at 10 am local time. A crane is needed to remove the wrecked bus. 

Provincial governor Maitree Tritilanond said the accident happened at around 8 am local time. He said the number of casualties and injured is expected to rise.

District chief officer Prathueng Yookassem added: "It was raining, perhaps, the driver did not see the train."  
  
A local at the scene, Arnon Wanitphongphichet, said the accident was ''the worst train crash ever seen in the area''.

He added: ''There is no barrier over the train line. Drivers have to wait before crossing.

''The bus driver did not see the train coming or hear it, even when the train driver sounded the horn.

''There are 17 people dead but this could be more. People are still trapped inside and 40 have been taken to hospital.''