‘Squished Between Chairs’ on a Train: How Some Passengers Survived a Crane Collapse

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Muktita Suhartono and Lauren DeCiccaJanuary 15, 2026 at 03:29 PM

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On Wednesday in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, a crane collapsed onto a passenger train, killing at least 32 people and injuring dozens more. Passengers described being trapped and injured in the mangled train cars, with some requiring rescue by locals. A second crane collapse occurred the following day on an expressway in Samut Sakhon Province, killing at least two people. Both incidents involved the same contractor, Italian-Thai Development, which has faced scrutiny for past construction accidents. The company has stated it will take full responsibility for the train accident and provide compensation to victims and their families. The incidents have raised concerns about construction safety standards in Thailand.

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