At least 22 people have lost their lives after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, January 14, in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, around 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok.
The train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province in northeastern Thailand when the crane, part of a nearby rail project, unexpectedly fell onto it. Authorities estimate that there were approximately 195 passengers on board, based on the seating plan, although actual numbers may vary.
The impact caused the train to derail and sparked a brief fire. Photographs released by the Nakhon Ratchasima provincial government show a carriage overturned with severe damage: the top portion is heavily scorched while the rear has sustained significant destruction. Debris from the wreckage is scattered along the tracks.
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Officials confirmed 22 fatalities and 79 injuries, with eight reported to be in critical condition. In response, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Phipat Ratchakitprakarn, has called for a thorough and comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of this devastating accident.