Tragic Train Accident in Thailand: Crane Collapse Kills 22, Injures Dozens
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News18•14-01-2026, 10:53
Tragic Train Accident in Thailand: Crane Collapse Kills 22, Injures Dozens
- •A passenger train derailed in Thailand after a crane fell onto it, resulting in 22 fatalities and over 30 injuries.
- •The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in Sikhiu district, approximately 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok.
- •The train was en route to Ubon Ratchathani province when the crane, used for high-speed railway construction, collapsed.
- •Local media showed rescue workers at the scene, with the overturned train emitting smoke; a fire was later controlled.
- •Rescue operations are ongoing, with officials searching for more individuals trapped inside the wreckage.
Why It Matters: A crane collapse caused a deadly train derailment in Thailand, killing 22 and injuring many.
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