Good Morning Britain presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, alongside studio correspondent Ranvir Singh, interrupted the show on Wednesday to deliver breaking news of a devastating crane collapse in Thailand that has killed at least 22 people.
The incident occurred when a crane being used to build a new railway fell onto a passenger train travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. Rescuers are searching for those trapped, with over 80 people injured, including a one-year-old child, the youngest victim, and the eldest aged 59.
Train crew member Thirasak Wongsoongnern described how the front carriage escaped damage but the rear two carriages were hit. The train was moving at approximately 120km/h when the crane, lifting a large concrete segment, dropped its load, throwing passengers into the air. Wongsoongnern tried to help but could not reach the second carriage as it was on fire.
Local resident Mitr Intrpanya told AFP he heard a loud noise and two explosions. 'When I went to see what had happened, I found the crane sitting on a passenger train with three carriages. The metal from the crane appeared to strike the middle of the second carriage, slicing it in half,' he said.
Six critically injured patients have been moved to alternative medical facilities for specialist treatment, while 55 others received care at Sikhio hospital. Viewers reacted with shock, with one calling the news 'really awful' and another 'terrible'.
