At least 30 killed after crane collapses on train in ThailandWatch: Emergency responders clamber over mangled train after crane collapseAt least 30 people have been killed and 64 others injured after a construction crane fell onto a moving train in north-eastern Thailand. The crane derailed the train and crushed some of its carriages, one of which caught fire. A one-year-old and an 85-year-old are among those injured, with seven people in critical condition, according to authorities. Official records say some 195 passengers had been onboard the train when the accident occurred at around 09:00 local time (02:00 GMT). The State Railway of Thailand has launched an investigation into the incident and announced that it is taking legal action against the construction company responsible for the crane. Italian-Thai Development Public Company Limited said it expressed regret and it would provide compensation and relief to the families of those who died or were injured. The train had been travelling from Bangkok to the north-eastern Ubon Ratchathani province when the accident occurred, carrying mostly students and workers travelling for school and work in other districts. Local outlet The Nation reported that the incident occurred while the crane was lifting a large concrete section which dropped on to the train, causing four coaches to derail. One survivor, train staff member Thirasak Wongsoongnern, told local media that he and the other passengers were thrown into the air after the crane fell on them. An eyewitness, Maliwan Nakthon, told BBC Thai that she witnessed the moment the crane collapsed.
