At least 22 people killed when crane falls on train in northeast Thailand

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Adam HancockJanuary 14, 2026 at 06:08 AM

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On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a construction crane fell on a passenger train in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast Thailand, killing at least 22 people and injuring approximately 80. The train, carrying 195 passengers from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province, derailed after the crane struck it. The crane was being used for the construction of an elevated track as part of a Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project. Initial reports indicate the crane sliced through the train's carriages, causing a fire. Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a full investigation into the incident, and rescue teams are working to extract trapped passengers.

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