Update: Crane collapse onto train kills 32, injures 64, 3 missing
Authorities report 32 dead, 64 injured, and 3 missing after a crane collapse onto a passenger train in Si Khiew, Nakhon Ratchasima.
The Nakhon Ratchasima Public Health Office issued the latest update on the crane collapse that fell onto a high-speed train in Si Khiew, Nakhon Ratchasima, on Wednesday (January 14).
The incident, involving a construction crane from the high-speed rail project that collapsed onto the special express train No. 21 (Krung Thep Aphiwat–Ubon Ratchathani), has resulted in significant casualties.
As of 5.20pm, the current toll stands as follows:
- Deaths: 32
- Severe injuries: 7
- Moderate injuries: 19
- Minor injuries: 38
- Missing persons: 3
- Total affected: 99
The injured are receiving proper medical care, and the authorities are in the process of identifying the deceased.
