Two Dead, Two Seriously Injured in Chiang Rai Railway Tunnel Collapse
A major tunnel collapse at a railway construction site in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, on June 20, 2026, resulted in two worker fatalities and two serious injuries. Heavy rains are suspected of weakening the rock face. The project is expected to proceed without delay.
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