At least 22 people have died after a train derailed in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Over 50 people were injured in the accident, as per reports. Reportedly, a train derailed after a crane collapsed on it.
Train derailed in North Eastern Thailand
A train traveling from Bangkok to northeastern Thailand derailed when a construction crane fell on one of the carriages, media reports said. Thachapon Chinnawong, local police chief in Nakhon Ratchasima province, said 22 people were killed and more than 30 were injured.
The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, 230 kilometers (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok. The train was traveling to Ubon Ratchathani province.
According to local media reports, a crane working on a high-speed rail project fell and hit a passing train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire. Police said the fire has been extinguished and rescue operations are underway. As per reports, a total of 190 passengers were onboard when the tragic incident took place.
Visuals from the train derail spot
