Death toll rises to 28 after crane hits moving train in Thailand

New Delhi, Jan 14: The death toll from the construction crane accident in Thailand has risen to 28, with police confirming that 79 people were injured, including eight who are in critical condition.

The incident occurred when a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train carriage in Nakhon Ratchasima province, north of Bangkok, BBC reported.

The train had 195 passengers and staff on board, though officials said the actual number may vary. Rescue and medical operations continued at the site. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Phipat Ratchakitprakarn, has ordered an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.