Construction crane in Thailand fell on a train: dozens of people died

Tragic incident in Thailand

According to Главком: A tragic incident occurred in Thailand when a construction crane fell on a passenger train, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people. According to preliminary reports, at least 22 people died and more than 30 were injured as a result of this incident.

The incident occurred in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, as the train was headed to Ubon Ratchathani province. This happened on January 12 around 22:30 when a freight train derailed in the city of Essen. It is important to note that no one was injured in the freight train accident in Essen. The U.S. Army freight train carrying ammunition was scheduled to pass the same section of the track.

Threat to railway transportation safety

This incident is not an isolated case related to railway transportation. Recently, a passenger train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people and injuring 98 others. These events highlight the importance of safety in railway transportation.

Tragic incidents that occurred in Thailand and Mexico raise concerns about railway transportation safety worldwide. They point to the need for improved safety standards and infrastructure oversight, as similar accidents can have catastrophic consequences for human lives.

Railway transportation is an important means of transportation, and its safety should be a priority for governments and responsible organizations.