Overview
- Thai authorities raised the death toll to at least 29, with about 64 people reported injured, as recovery and identification continue.
- The crane was part of an elevated high‑speed rail project and fell onto the moving train, causing derailment and a brief fire that was later extinguished.
- The crash occurred around 9:05 a.m. local time in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima, involving Special Express Train No. 21 carrying 195 passengers and staff.
- Rescuers worked to extract victims from wrecked carriages, with officials temporarily pausing operations due to a reported chemical leakage at the site.
- Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn ordered a comprehensive investigation, and Chinese officials said they were monitoring the incident, with prior accidents on the route fueling safety scrutiny.