Overview
- The crash occurred Wednesday morning in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima, about 230 km northeast of Bangkok.
- Local police chief Thatchapon Chinnawong reported at least 22 people dead and more than 30 injured.
- The train was traveling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani when a construction crane fell onto a carriage, causing the derailment.
- A fire that broke out on the struck carriage was extinguished shortly afterward.
- Rescuers used cutting tools to free trapped passengers, and officials have not yet provided details on any formal investigation.