Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 22

A construction crane has fallen on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 22 people and injuring 64 others.

The crane, which was being used to build an elevated high-speed railway, fell onto 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 province's Public Relations Department.

The accident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima.

The department there announced the rise in the death toll, saying 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 195 people were on board the train.

He said he had ordered an investigation into the accident.