At Least 28 Killed As Crane Collapses On Moving Train In Thailand; Train Derailed, Sparking Fire
Thailand: A moving train derailed and caught fire after a crane collapsed on a moving train in Thailand’s capital city on Wednesday, January 14. The construction crane which was working a high-speed rail project fell on top of one of its carriages, killing at least 28 people, and leaving over 100 injured, news agency Routers reported.
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The passenger train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani when it hit a construction crane, derailing multiple carriages and triggering fires. The fire has been extinguished from train, saving people. The rescue efforts are underway.
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