Crane Collapse on Thai Train Kills Do Least 30
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A major train accident in central Thailand has left at least 30 people dead. The disaster occurred when a construction crane fell onto moving passenger carriages.
The train was traveling from the capital, Bangkok, to northeast Thailand when the crane struck. The force of the impact derailed several cars near a construction site.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene. Rescue operations are ongoing to help the injured and clear the wreckage. The cause of the crane's collapse is now under investigation.
Authorities have not yet released the total number of passengers injured. This incident is one of the deadliest rail accidents in the country in recent years.