CCTV shows the moment a train crashed into a bus in Thailand, killing at least 17 passengers.

Around 40 people were also injured in the crash on Sunday 11 October.

Rescue teams are battling 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 17 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 60 staff from a factory in Chonburi province were travelling to a Buddhist temple in Samut Prakan province to pray for good luck.

However, the bus driver 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.

Rescue teams rushed to the scene. At least 17 people were confirmed dead and 40 others were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital.

Fireman were also trying to reach passengers still 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.

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