In Thailand, a crane collapses, killing at least 22 people after colliding with a passenger train

At least 22 people are killed and numerous others are injured as a construction crane in Thailand collapses onto a moving train.

One of Thailand’s deadliest rail accidents in recent memory occurs when a construction crane falls onto a moving passenger train, killing at least 22 people.

Around 9:00 a.m. local time, the crane collides with a train carriage that is headed from Bangkok to a province in the northeast. At least 195 people were on board the train at the time, according to official statistics.

According to authorities, the collision has injured at least 80 individuals, including a one-year-old kid. As the crane hits the carriage, a train employee who lives explains how passengers are launched into the air.

A “thorough and comprehensive” examination into the reason of the collapse is ordered by the governor of the State Railway of Thailand. In Thailand, fatal construction accidents are somewhat prevalent and frequently caused by lax implementation of safety regulations.

The State Railway of Thailand responds by canceling two train services and rerouting twelve more. Full refunds are provided to passengers impacted by the modifications.

The incident, which takes place during the building of a railway project between Thailand and China, is being investigated, according to the Chinese authorities. Beijing emphasizes the significance of project safety and states that a Thai business is currently building the relevant area.