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Crane From Rail Project Falls on Thai Passenger Train, Killing 28

Officials opened a probe after the collapse at a China-backed high-speed rail site.

Overview

  • The health ministry reported 28 dead and 64 hospitalized, including seven in critical condition.
  • The transport minister said 195 people were on board the passenger train.
  • Local police temporarily suspended rescue work after reports of a chemical leak at the scene.
  • The train, running from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, derailed and caught fire in Nakhon Ratchasima.
  • Authorities said the collapsed crane was part of a $5.4 billion high-speed rail project supported by China that targets completion in 2028.