German media: Two crane accidents occur consecutively in Thailand, a German citizen died
Two crane accidents within 24 hours, the first accident included a German citizen among the deceased. The Thai Minister of Transport ordered an immediate halt to the relevant construction projects.
After a crane collapse caused a train derailment and at least 32 deaths on Wednesday, January 14 in Thailand, another crane collapsed on a highway on Thursday, crushing two cars and killing two people.
In the severe train accident on Wednesday, a German also died. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand confirmed this news and expressed condolences to the family of the deceased. The identity of the German has not been disclosed.
The news platform Thaiger quoted the German victim's Thai wife as saying that the roof of the train suddenly collapsed. She survived, but her husband died on the spot. According to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, a South Korean also died.
Involved company
The Thai Minister of Transport stated that the construction company "Italy Thailand Development" (ITD) is involved in both crane accidents.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin stated on Thursday that the government is canceling two related contracts with the "Italy Thailand Development" company and will take legal measures.
Minister of Transport Phipat stated that he also ordered the suspension of more than ten ongoing projects involving the "Italy Thailand Development" company for review.
In the accident on Thursday, a crane used to build a highway overpass collapsed, crushing two cars on the road below.
In the accident on Wednesday, a crane used to build a high-speed rail overpass collapsed, crushing a train below.
The "Italy Thailand Cooperation" company, established in 1958 by Italy and Thailand, issued a statement saying it would take responsibility and provide compensation for both accidents.
Sources: DW + Reuters + DPA + AP
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