At least 22 people killed after crane falls on train in northeast Thailand

The train was travelling from Bangkok to Thailand’s northeast when it derailed after a construction crane fell on to it.

At least 22 people have been killed after a construction crane fell on to a passenger train in northeast Thailand.

The accident took place on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province 230 km (143 miles) northeast of Bangkok. The train was headed from the Thai capital to Ubon Ratchathani province.

At least 30 people have been injured in the incident.

Local police told Reuters that a crane working on a high-speed rail project collapsed and hit the passing train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire.

Initial reports said that 12 people were killed but that figure was quickly revised upwards. The fire has been extinguished and rescue work is now under way, according to local police.

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