At least 22 killed as crane collapses on train in Thailand

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 14, 2026 at 07:24 AM

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At least 22 people were killed and 80 injured in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, on Wednesday when a crane collapsed onto a passenger train, causing it to derail. The accident occurred at a construction site for a high-speed rail project backed by Beijing, part of China's "belt and road" initiative to connect Bangkok to Kunming, China. The crane struck the train, which was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, causing carriages to derail and catch fire. Rescue operations were temporarily paused due to a chemical leakage at the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and working to identify the deceased.

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Thailand

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