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Terrible train accident in Thailand: 22 dead after crane falls!
A train accident in Thailand leaves at least 22 dead and 70 injured in Nakhon Ratchasima on January 14, 2026.
Terrible train accident in Thailand: 22 dead after crane falls!
On January 14, 2026, a terrible accident occurred in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, approximately 230 kilometers northeast of Bangkok. A train carrying nearly 200 passengers crashed into an overturned construction crane that was on the tracks. Tragically, this accident claimed at least 22 lives and injured around 80 others, including more than 20 in critical condition. [Image] reports on an operation by the fire department and rescue teams who were on site with hydraulic cutting devices and fire engines.
The passenger train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani when the crane, which was part of a track construction project, overturned shortly before the train arrived. As a result, several carriages derailed and numerous passengers were trapped in the rubble. After the collision, a fire broke out, making the situation even more dramatic. The exact circumstances of the accident are currently unclear and investigations into why the crane fell over are continuing. [Tagesschau] states that rubble is scattered around the scene of the accident and that additional fatalities could possibly be found.
Important construction projects and safety concerns
The project, in which the crane was used, is part of an ambitious high-speed rail plan to connect Bangkok with the Chinese city of Kunming by 2028. This project is part of China's “New Silk Road” and is of great importance for Thailand's infrastructure. Nevertheless, such construction projects are repeatedly criticized. In the past, there have been frequent fatal accidents that raise questions about occupational safety and the quality of construction work.
It is all the more shocking that another incident in Bangkok is making headlines at the same time as this accident. A road under construction has collapsed in the Thai capital. Here too, at least five people, including workers and an engineer, died, while 24 others were injured. These incidents highlight the risks inherent in large construction projects and are already prompting calls for stricter regulations. The Transport Minister announced that the responsible contractors would be suspended pending investigations. [SkyNews]
The people of Thailand are shocked by the tragic developments. The relatives of the victims in particular are facing unimaginable pain, and it remains to be hoped that the causes of these accidents will be clarified and such tragedies can be avoided in the future.