Crane Collapse on Passenger Train in Thailand Kills Dozens, Injures Many

A construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand's Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, on January 14, 2026, causing the train to derail and catch fire. The accident, linked to a China-backed high-speed rail project, killed between 19 and 25 people and injured around 70 to 80 others. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities investigating the cause amid concerns over construction safety. A separate crane collapse in Bangkok suburbs killed two people the following day.