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'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash

'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash

Summary

A construction crane fell onto a moving train in Ban Thanon Khot, Thailand, killing at least 32 people and injuring 66. The accident occurred during the construction of a China-backed railway project, and Thai authorities plan to investigate the incident.

Key Facts

  • A crane fell on a moving train in Ban Thanon Khot, Thailand.
  • At least 32 people died, and 66 were injured in the accident.
  • Most of the victims were students and workers.
  • The collision caused one of the train carriages to catch fire.
  • Emergency responders used cranes and tools to help rescue trapped passengers.
  • A one-year-old and an 85-year-old were among the injured.
  • The crane was part of a project to connect Bangkok with China via Laos.
  • Thai authorities are investigating, and the railway company plans to sue the construction firm involved.
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