At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 14, 2026 at 02:30 PM

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At least 32 people were killed and 66 injured in northeastern Thailand when a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 am local time, derailed the train and crushed several carriages, causing one to catch fire. The train was carrying approximately 171 passengers, including students and workers. The State Railway of Thailand has launched an investigation and is pursuing legal action against the construction company, Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited, which has expressed regret and pledged compensation. The crane was being used for a China-backed overhead railway project. The Thai Prime Minister has called for accountability and punishment for those responsible, citing potential negligence or deviations from safety protocols.

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The Nation 40% Maliwan Nakthon 40% Thirasak Wongsoongnern 40% China 50% Ubon Ratchathani 50% Laos 50% Bangkok ×260% Anutin Charnvirakul ×260% State Railway of Thailand 70% Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited 75% Crane Collapse Incident 80% Thailand ×590%

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crane collapse 100% train accident 90% thailand 80% casualties 70% derailment 70% construction crane 60% investigation 60% negligence 50% state railway of thailand 50% railway project 40%