Thai PM calls for full accountability for high-speed rail fatal crane collapse

At least 32 people have died and 64 people were hospitalized while 7 in serious condition after a crane lifting a high-speed rail bridge segment collapsed onto a passenger train traveling from Bangkok’s Krung Thep Aphiwat to Ubon Ratchathani.

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the incident must be thoroughly investigated and those responsible held accountable. He added that penalties for delays are already in place, but the government’s current focus is on assessing the damage and preventing further losses.