Health Ministry reports 32 dead, 66 injured, 3 missing in Sikhiu train crane collapses

January 15, 2026, 09.00 A.M., Dr. Ekachai Piensriwatchara, Deputy Permanent Secretary of MOPH, provided the latest details on the high-speed rail bridge that collapsed onto a passenger train in Sikhiu, NakhonRatchasima Province. Currently, 101 people have been affected. There were 32 deaths: 31 died at the site, 1 died while being transferred for treatment. 13 identities have been confirmed, while 19 are being identified. 66 injuries, 14 people are still hospitalized ืwhich are 7 seriously ill patients (red case) are receiving treatment at Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima hospital, 7 moderately ill patient (yellow case) are receiving treatment at Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima hospital, Thepparat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, and Sikhiu Hospital. And 3 are missing.

Concerning psychological care, The Naknon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office has sent out Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (MCATT) from several hospital, including Nakhon Ratchasima Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital, to provide immediate psychological care to individuals impacted and the families of the deceased.

Further, relatives can contact the Central Information Monitoring Center at the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office at 065-5066499 for information on the injured and deceased, as well as the Sikhiu Hospital Coordination Center at 090-9768154 for inquiries.

Furthermore, Mr. Kantapong Rangsisawang, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), expanded his sympathies to the families of those who died in the event, as well as his support and care for all those injured or impacted.

He also directed the MSDHS's Accelerated Welfare Management Center (AWCMC) to work with the MSDHS Near You team in Nakhon Ratchasima province to quickly investigate the facts and gather information on vulnerable groups affected in order to prepare for assistance in accordance with the MSDHS's mandate.

This will be compared to the help given to those affected by the collapse of the new Office of the Auditor General building. He also directed the Provincial Social Development and Human Security offices in the affected districts to prepare to visit the families, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, to provide psychological help during the first 24 hours of the crisis.

At the same time, he directed the MSDHS's Information and Communication Technology Center (ICT) to compile data on vulnerable groups affected for the electronic Family Logbook (MSO-LOGBOOK), a database of vulnerable households. Concerning support with social welfare rights.

The MSDHS Near You team, consisting of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office and the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Children and Family Shelter, conducted a fact-finding investigation and gathered information on vulnerable groups affected at the scene of the incident, located at kilometer 220, kilometer marker 9, Village No. 11, Ban Thanon Khot, Si Khiew Subdistrict, Si Khiew District. They also went to four hospitals where victims were being monitored: Si Khiew Hospital, Sung Noen Hospital, Pak Chong Hospital, and Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital.

The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), through the MSDHS Near You team in Nakhon Ratchasima, is providing transportation for victims to return to their hometowns; deploying social workers, psychologists, and MSDHS staff to visit and offer support to the families of the deceased and injured; and considering assistance with social welfare rights, including emergency

For immediate assistance, please call the MSDHS Near You team via the MSDHS hotline at 1300, which is open 24/7.

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