AT LEAST 30+ KILLED AFTER CRANE COLLAPSES ONTO MOVING TRAIN IN THAILAND

At least 30 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, in northeastern Thailand, authorities say.
The accident occurred on Wednesday morning when a large launching gantry crane, part of a highspeed rail construction project, fell onto Special Express Train No. 21 as it traveled from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani Province. The impact derailed several carriages and caused a fire in the wreckage.
According to the latest health office report from Nakhon Ratchasima, at least 32 people are confirmed dead, 64 injured, and three reported missing. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to evacuate survivors and search through the wreckage.
Passengers aboard the train numbered roughly 195, including commuters heading to work and school. Local officials said the crane was part of an elevated segment of Thailand’s planned Bangkok–Nong Khai highspeed rail network, a project jointly supported by Thai and Chinese partners.
However, Thai authorities have ordered a full investigation into the cause of the collapse, with early focus on safety oversight and contractor responsibilities. Condolences have been shared by government leaders, and emergency medical assistance continues for the wounded.