🚨 Today, January 14, a crane at a high-speed railway construction site in Nakhon Ratchasima province (Korat) collapsed onto a moving passenger train, causing derailment and a major fire in the carriages. 🔥
Thai media report the impact sent several carriages off the tracks and ignited a blaze that rescue teams are still battling. Local authorities confirm multiple fatalities and injuries, though exact numbers are still being verified.
Nearby hospitals have been placed on high alert, treating the injured and supporting families of victims. Officials have halted work on the high-speed rail project as investigators examine the cause of the crane failure.
High-speed rail is a big deal for modernising transport across Southeast Asia—from Thailand’s lines to India’s bullet train plans—but projects like these need ironclad safety checks to keep passengers secure.
We’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. 🙏
Reference(s):
Live: Crane collapse onto moving train in Thailand leaves several dead
cgtn.com
