Thai rescuers are searching for people who were trapped when a crane crashed onto a passenger train. -AP
A construction crane has fallen on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 12 people.
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The crane, which was being used to build an elevated high-speed railway, fell on the moving train on Wednesday as it was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province, causing the train to derail and catch fire, according to Nakhon Ratchasima's Public Relations Department.
The department said in a Facebook post that the fire was under control and rescuers were searching for people trapped inside the train.
Transport Minister Piphat Ratchakitprakan said at least 12 people were killed, at least 30 were injured, and 195 people were on board the train.Â
He said he had ordered an investigation into the accident.
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