A train traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani lies damaged after being derailed when a construction crane fell onto one of its carriages, causing multiple casualties, in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, January 14, 2026. Ministry of Transport/Handout via REUTERS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

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At Least 22 Dead, 55 Injured After Train Collides With Collapsed Crane In Thailand: Media

14/01/2026 01:48 PM

BANGKOK, Jan 14 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured after a passenger train collided with a collapsed construction crane in northeastern Thailand's Nakhon Ratchasima province on Wednesday, Xinhua reported, citing local media.

The accident occurred at around 9.05 am local time when the passenger train, which was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, derailed and caught fire following the impact.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and utilised hydraulic cutting tools to extract trapped passengers from the wreckage. Injured passengers were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he has instructed agencies to conduct a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the incident to determine the cause and prevent recurrence.

-- BERNAMA-XINHUA

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