Crane Collapse Derails Train In Thailand, Killing 22
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A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 30 people.
BANGKOK – On January 14, 2026, a crane collapsed during construction on Thailand’s high-speed railway project, crushing a passenger train. The accident, which occurred near the Si Khiew area in Nakhon Ratchasima, has resulted in 31 confirmed deaths, with three more people still missing as search and recovery efforts continue.
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