'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand

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'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand

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A construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in north-eastern Thailand, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and 66 injuries. The incident derailed the train, crushed carriages, and caused a fire. Among the injured are a one-year-old and an 85-year-old, with seven individuals in critical condition. The BBC's correspondent described the accident site as "desperately grim." The State Railway of Thailand has initiated an investigation into the collapse and is pursuing legal action against the construction company responsible for the crane.

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