Thailand crane collapses onto train, killing 32
Summary
A crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Thailand, causing a derailment that killed 32 people and injured dozens. The accident occurred on a China-backed high-speed rail project, with responsibility attributed to the construction company Italian-Thai Development.
Key Points
- A crane collapsed onto a passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, killing at least 32 people.
- The accident occurred on a China-backed high-speed rail project connecting Bangkok with Kunming in China via Laos.
- Italian-Thai Development, the construction firm responsible, has a history of deadly accidents and will be held accountable.
- The Thai government plans to investigate and potentially blacklist construction companies responsible for repeated accidents.
