At Least 28 Dead as Crane Collapses Onto Train in Thailand
Tragedy strikes in northeastern Thailand as a construction crane collapses onto a moving passenger train
- At least 28 people confirmed dead and more than 60 injured after a crane fell onto a train in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
- The accident occurred on a high-speed rail project connecting Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause while rescue and recovery operations continue.
At least 28 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, officials say.
The accident occurred on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in the Sikhiu district of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, about 230 km northeast of Bangkok. The train was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani Province when a crane being used on a high‑speed rail construction project collapsed onto the track, striking the train and causing several carriages to derail.
Rescue teams rushed to the scene after the crane crash caused a fire and left some carriages severely damaged. Around 195 passengers were onboard at the time of the incident. Many of the injured, including both adults and vulnerable passengers, have been taken to hospitals in the region for treatment, authorities said.
The high‑speed rail project, backed in part by international partners, aims to link parts of Thailand’s rail network and improve connectivity across the region. Government officials have ordered an investigation into the cause of the collapse, while emergency crews continue recovery and support operations.
Key details:
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Death toll: at least 28 confirmed.
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Injured: 64+ people receiving medical care.
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Location: Sikhiu district, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
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Train route: Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani.
The situation remains under examination as authorities work to determine how the crane collapse occurred and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
