At least 32 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 32 people and injuring 66, the regional governor said, Report informs via Reuters.

The accident occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 km (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok, on a train from the capital bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.

Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said in a statement there were 195 people aboard the train, adding that he had ordered a thorough investigation.

The crane was working on a high-speed rail project when it collapsed and hit the passing train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire.

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The death toll from the collapse of a construction crane on a passenger train in Thailand has risen to 22, while the number of injured has reached 70, Report informs referring to the Khaosod newspaper.

Most of the dead were trapped under the rubble.

The incident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima Province in the northeast of the kingdom. The train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. The collision derailed the train and it caught fire.

Rescue workers are working at the scene to free trapped passengers from three carriages. There are approximately 200 people in total.