Tragedy struck Thailand as a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train, killing at least 32. The accident injured 66 others in north-eastern Thailand. The incident occurred around 09:00 local time (02:00 GMT).
The crane derailed the train. Carriages were crushed, and one caught fire. Among the injured are a one-year-old and an 85-year-old. Seven people are in critical condition. Authorities confirmed 171 passengers were onboard. The train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province. Most passengers were students and workers.
The State Railway of Thailand launched an investigation. Legal action is being taken against the construction company. Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited expressed regret. The company will provide compensation to affected families.
Train accidents, while rare, highlight infrastructure safety concerns. This incident raises questions about construction oversight near active transport lines. AI-powered monitoring systems could potentially prevent such accidents in the future by detecting instability or breaches in safety protocols.
The investigation continues to determine the exact cause of the collapse. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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