At least 22 killed, 79 injured after crane collapses onto train in Thailand

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Source: 9news.com.au
At least 22 killed, 79 injured after crane collapses onto train in Thailand

At least 22 people have been killed and another 79 are injured after a crane collapsed onto a train in Thailand.

It is believed a train travelling north from Bangkok was derailed when a construction crane fell onto a carriage as it was passing through Ban Thanon Khot in Nakhon Ratchasima.

A further seven people are feared dead after a car caught fire nearby.

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This photo released from State Railway of Thailand, shows a scene after a construction crane fell into a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (State Railway of Thailand via AP)

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The State Railway of Thailand confirmed 195 people were travelling on the train when the crane fell.

The accident occurred about 9am local time (approx. 1pm AEDT) when a crane being used in the construction of a high-speed rail bridge fell onto a train.

Some of the passengers were school students, according to authorities.

Rescue operations are under way.

This photo provided by State Railway of Thailand shows a scene after a construction crane fell into a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. (State Railway of Thailand via AP)

The State Railway said there would be a "thorough" investigation into how the incident occurred.

More to come.

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