Death rained down from the sky!, numerous bodies lay scattered… the horrific scene of the train accident
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A shocking piece of news emerged this Wednesday morning that will send shivers down your spine. In Thailand, a passenger train was traveling at its usual speed when suddenly a crane collapsed onto it. This caused several train carriages to derail one after another. Moments later, the train caught fire. Tragically, 22 people lost their lives in this accident.
Death fell from the sky! Several bodies scattered in Thailand train accident
It is worth noting that the crane that caused this major accident was part of a $5.4 billion high-speed rail project supported by China. The crane was being used for work on the high-speed rail project, which connects Bangkok to Kunming via Laos.
Crane collapses onto moving train, causing fire
According to news agency PTI, the incident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima province around 9 AM. A crane being used for a construction project suddenly collapsed onto a moving train. The passengers on board had no idea that death was about to strike from above. Panic ensued as the crane fell onto the train. For a moment, some people thought it was an explosion.
22 people tragically killed
The collision was so powerful that several carriages derailed and caught fire. Local police have confirmed the deaths of 22 people. Many others are still trapped in the wreckage and rescue efforts are underway. The injured are being taken to the hospital. The death toll is expected to rise. The train was carrying 195 passengers.
