22 Dead in Thailand Nakhon Ratchasima Train Accident 2026: Construction Crane Collapses on Passenger Rail
A construction crane collapsed on a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand on Jan 14, 2026, killing at least 22 and injuring 80. Read the full report.
At least 22 people were killed and around 80 others injured when a construction crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand's northeast on Wednesday morning. The disaster occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, causing severe derailment and a brief fire.
Details of the Thailand Nakhon Ratchasima Train Accident 2026
The train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani with 195 passengers on board. According to Al Jazeera, it was passing beneath a high-speed rail construction site when a crane overhead suddenly gave way. Local resident Mitr Intrpanya told AFP that the crane appeared to slice the second carriage in half, followed by two explosions.
Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn confirmed that the fatalities were concentrated in two of the three carriages hit by the falling machinery. While the fire's been extinguished, rescue teams are still working through the wreckage. Authorities expect the death toll might rise as several victims remain in critical condition.
Focus on the High-Speed Chinese Rail Project
The accident site is part of a decade-long Chinese-backed high-speed rail project. The project involves building a concrete platform above existing lines. Investigators are now looking into why the crane fell from the concrete columns, as public anger grows over infrastructure safety standards in the region.
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