NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Two foreign nationals have been identified among the 32 fatalities from the collision between a passenger train and a collapsed construction crane in Nakhon Ratchasima province. The victims are Mr. F. W., a German national, and Mr. K. Y., whose nationality remains under verification.

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Authorities confirmed the death toll remains unchanged at 32, a figure reported earlier in the wake of the disaster. Emergency teams completed recovery operations and are now focused on formal identification and notifying families.

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The involvement of foreign nationals has initiated consular procedures in line with international protocols. Officials emphasized that identification of all victims is ongoing and some details, including nationality in certain cases, are still being confirmed.

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Investigations into the cause of the crane collapse and the subsequent collision continue. Authorities stated they will provide further updates as the identification process concludes and more information becomes available.

-Thailand News (TN)