Crane Collapses on Moving Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 30
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A construction crane collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand on Monday, killing at least 30 people and injuring 64 others.
The accident occurred near a busy station in Bangkok during the evening rush hour. The crane, which was working on an elevated rail project beside the tracks, fell directly onto multiple carriages.
Rescue workers spent hours cutting through the wreckage to reach survivors. The injured, who range in age from one to 85 years old, were taken to several area hospitals. Authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the cause of the collapse.
The incident has caused major disruption to rail services in the capital. It raises serious new questions about construction safety standards in a city undergoing rapid infrastructure development.