Crane Collapse Derails Thai Train, 30 Dead in Northeast Disaster
At least 30 dead and 67 injured after construction crane collapse derails passenger train in northeastern Thailand on January 14, 2026. Rescue operations continue.
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At least 30 dead and 67 injured after construction crane collapse derails passenger train in northeastern Thailand on January 14, 2026. Rescue operations continue.
A crane collapse at a Thai railway construction site derailed a passenger train, causing fatalities and injuries. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate.
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