'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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