A major train accident has occurred in Thailand. A crane fell onto a passenger train. 22 people have died and 79 have been injured in the accident. Several carriages derailed. The accident took place on Wednesday morning at approximately 9:05 a.m. in Nakhon Ratchasima province, about 230 kilometers (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok.
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A horrific train accident occurred in Thailand on Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring 79 others. According to the British media outlet BBC, several of the injured are in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could rise. The accident happened around 9:05 AM on Wednesday in Nakhon Ratchasima province, approximately 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
Train Debris Fell on Several Carriages
According to officials, a heavy crane being used in the construction of a railway bridge fell onto a speeding passenger train. The accident happened so suddenly that the train driver did not have time to apply the brakes. After the collision, the crane’s debris fell onto several train carriages, causing several coaches to derail. Some of the derailed carriages caught fire, making the situation even more horrific. Panic ensued at the scene, and screams could be heard from the passengers.
12 Bodies Recovered So Far
Rescue and relief operations are ongoing. Rescue teams have so far recovered 12 bodies, while the search continues for other passengers trapped in the wreckage. According to the news website ‘Nation Thailand’, the collision was so powerful that the train’s windows shattered, and several carriages were severely damaged.
Rescue teams arrived at the scene within minutes of the accident. The fire has been brought under control, although rescue and relief operations are still underway. Efforts are being made to remove the debris and rescue trapped passengers, while the injured are being continuously transported to nearby hospitals. The administration has expressed concerns that the death toll may rise, and a detailed investigation into the accident has been launched.
A Total of 195 Passengers Onboard
According to an AFP report, Thailand’s Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn stated that a total of 195 passengers were on board the train at the time of the accident. He said that officials are working diligently to identify the deceased and are contacting the victims’ families.
The crane involved in the accident was reportedly being used in the construction of a high-speed rail network in Thailand. This project, worth approximately $5.4 billion, is supported by China. It is part of China’s ambitious “Belt and Road” infrastructure initiative, which aims to connect Bangkok to Kunming in China via Laos by 2028. Following the accident, questions have been raised about the safety standards at the construction site and for the project as a whole, while the authorities have ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
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