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What caused the train derailment in Thailand?

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The train derailment in Thailand was caused by a construction crane collapsing onto the moving train, which was part of a high-speed rail project under construction above existing tracks.

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At least 30 people killed in Thailand train derailment

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  • Crane collapse causes train derailment, killing at least 30 people 8s
  • Rescue teams searching for survivors and trapped bodies in wreckage 19s
  • Authorities launch investigation; company linked to other mishaps 38s
  • Prime minister vows accountability and possible legal action 53s
  • Accident occurred on $5 billion rail project connecting Bangkok to China 1m 25s

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At least 30 people killed in Thailand train derailment
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France 24
8 hours ago
At least 30 people killed in Thailand train derailment

A construction crane fell onto a moving train, causing its derailment.

At least 30 people killed in Thailand train derailment
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France 24
8 hours ago
At least 30 people killed in Thailand train derailment

The crane was being used to build an elevated section of railway and its broken structure was seen resting on concrete pillars.

At least 25 killed, dozens injured in Thailand train derailment
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Reuters
17 hours ago
At least 25 killed, dozens injured in Thailand train derailment

The accident occurred after a construction crane collapsed onto three carriages in Sikhio district.

At least 25 killed, dozens injured in Thailand train derailment
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Reuters
17 hours ago
At least 25 killed, dozens injured in Thailand train derailment

The crane, part of a high-speed rail project, fell onto the train, causing it to derail and briefly catch fire.

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