Tragedy Strikes Thailand as Crane Collapses onto Passenger Train, Killing at Least 32
A devastating accident has occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, north-east of Bangkok, where a crane collapsed onto a passenger train, derailing it and resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people. The incident, which is being investigated by authorities, also left scores injured.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as one of utter chaos, with the broken crane structure resting on giant concrete pillars and smoke billowing from the wreckage below. Rescuers worked tirelessly to extract passengers from the tilted carriages, where many were trapped or injured.
According to local resident Mitr Intrpanya, who witnessed the accident firsthand, the crane appeared to strike the middle of the second carriage with such force that it sliced through the metal and severed three carriages in half. The impact was described as a loud noise followed by two explosions, sending shockwaves throughout the area.
The health ministry has confirmed that 32 people have died, while 64 others are receiving treatment for their injuries. Seven of those injured are reported to be in serious condition.
At the construction site where the accident occurred, which is part of a $5.4 billion project backed by Beijing to build a high-speed rail network in Thailand, authorities are struggling to determine the cause of the crane collapse. The project aims to connect Bangkok to Kunming in China via Laos by 2028 as part of China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
In response to the tragedy, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to hold anyone responsible accountable for the accident. He stated that incidents like this are "very regular" and called on lawmakers to reconsider blacklisting construction companies that have a history of repeated accidents.
A devastating accident has occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province, north-east of Bangkok, where a crane collapsed onto a passenger train, derailing it and resulting in the deaths of at least 32 people. The incident, which is being investigated by authorities, also left scores injured.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as one of utter chaos, with the broken crane structure resting on giant concrete pillars and smoke billowing from the wreckage below. Rescuers worked tirelessly to extract passengers from the tilted carriages, where many were trapped or injured.
According to local resident Mitr Intrpanya, who witnessed the accident firsthand, the crane appeared to strike the middle of the second carriage with such force that it sliced through the metal and severed three carriages in half. The impact was described as a loud noise followed by two explosions, sending shockwaves throughout the area.
The health ministry has confirmed that 32 people have died, while 64 others are receiving treatment for their injuries. Seven of those injured are reported to be in serious condition.
At the construction site where the accident occurred, which is part of a $5.4 billion project backed by Beijing to build a high-speed rail network in Thailand, authorities are struggling to determine the cause of the crane collapse. The project aims to connect Bangkok to Kunming in China via Laos by 2028 as part of China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
In response to the tragedy, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to hold anyone responsible accountable for the accident. He stated that incidents like this are "very regular" and called on lawmakers to reconsider blacklisting construction companies that have a history of repeated accidents.
32 people lost their lives in one minute... how can something like this happen? was it just bad luck or was there something wrong with the crane? 
it's like they say, "be careful what you wish for" - a $5.4 billion project sounds huge but at what cost? 
and why were there no safety measures in place? i'm sure those 64 people who are injured will be paying this accident for a long time... 
is the government really taking responsibility for this? 
i feel bad for all those who lost their lives and their families too its just not right when cranes collapse like this no wonder the project was backed by china but at what cost? $5.4 billion seems like nothing compared to the human lives lost the premier is right tho shouldnt he be doing more than just making empty promises like blacklisting companies we need concrete action now 
my thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those injured 
can't believe such an accident happened at a construction site where people's lives are supposed to be safe what was going on that day? did they follow safety protocols? so many questions... 
. How could a crane collapse like this happen? 
It's not just the 32 lives lost that are heartbreaking, it's also the scores of people who got hurt 
I think we need to take a closer look at the construction site's safety protocols and make sure they're super strict 
. And maybe, just maybe, some blacklisting might be in order 
? I mean, 7 people in serious condition is no joke 
! You'd think with all that money involved, safety would be top priority 
. But I guess we'll have to wait and see what the investigation turns up 
.
Need more info before I'm convinced it was just a fluke 
and yeah, holding anyone responsible for their actions is good but you gotta make sure they're held accountable too 
. And with a project that huge and expensive, you'd think there would be more safety measures in place 
. The prime minister's response seems good on paper, but we need to see what actual action gets taken 
. And 7 people in serious condition? That number should be a lot lower... 