At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Summary
A construction crane fell onto a train in north-eastern Thailand, causing 28 deaths and injuring 64 people. The train was traveling from Bangkok when the crane, part of a railway project, caused it to derail and catch fire. The Thai government has launched an investigation into the accident.Key Facts
- A construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in north-eastern Thailand.
- At least 28 people died, and 64 were injured in the accident.
- The train derailed and some carriages were crushed or caught fire.
- The train had 195 passengers on board when the accident occurred.
- Rescuers evacuated all passengers, and the injured were taken to local hospitals.
- The train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province.
- The crane was part of a China-backed railway project linking Bangkok to Laos.
- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated the accident may be due to negligence and called for accountability.
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