22 Killed, Over 30 Injured As Crane Collapse Derails Train In Thailand

A train travelling from Bangkok to Thailand's northeast province was derailed after a construction crane fell on top of one of its carriages, killing at least 22 people and injuring at least 30, police said. The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 km (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok.

"Twenty-two people were killed, and more than 30 were injured," a local police chief in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thatchapon Chinnawong, told news agency AFP.

The train was bound for Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province. According to local media reports, a crane was working on a high-speed rail project when it collapsed and hit the passing train.

It caused the train to derail and briefly catch fire. "The fire has been extinguished, and rescue work is now underway," police said.

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Videos circulating on social media showed extensive damage to the train, with rescue personnel cutting through twisted metal to reach passengers trapped inside the derailed coaches. Emergency responders, including firefighters, medical teams, and disaster response units, were rushed to the scene to carry out rescue and relief operations.

The Thai government's public relations department confirmed the incident on social media platform X, stating that multiple rescue teams were deployed immediately after the collapse. It added that many passengers were trapped inside the carriages at the time of the accident.

Thailand's Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that around 195 passengers were on board the train. Authorities are currently working to identify the victims and provide medical assistance to those injured, several of whom are reported to be in critical condition.

The collapsed crane was part of a high-speed rail project valued at approximately $5.4 billion.

Thailand has witnessed several industrial and construction-related accidents in recent years, often raising concerns over safety compliance. Following Wednesday's tragedy, authorities have ordered a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the crane collapse and fix accountability.