Crane collapses onto road killing two drivers a day after near-identical crash onto train
Published date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:30:58 +0700A crane collapsed onto a road in Thailand on Thursday morning, killing two drivers just a day after a near-identical incident that left dozens of train passengers dead.
The metal equipment was being used to build a new elevated motorway when it plunged onto traffic on the road below in Samut Sakhon on the outskirts of Bangkok at 9.15 am.
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Samut Sakhon, Thailand |
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15/01/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP174772 |
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Rating: News safe |
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