Key insights
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Prime minister cited potential causes tied to negligence: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said accidents like this can happen due to negligence, skipped steps, deviations from the design, or the use of incorrect materials.
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Chinese embassy said no Chinese firms or workers were involved: Chinese state media reported the Chinese embassy in Thailand said no Chinese construction companies or workers were involved in the collapse.
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Weak enforcement of safety standards cited as a factor in deadly construction accidents: Deadly construction accidents in Thailand were linked in part to weak enforcement of safety standards and regulations.
Takeaways
Authorities reported at least 32 deaths and 66 injuries from the crane collapse onto the train, and the State Railway of Thailand said it is investigating and suing the construction company responsible.
Topics
Investigations Law & Public Safety Crime & Justice Public Safety Accidents & Fires