The Good Morning Britain presenter shared the “awful” breaking news after a deadly incident.
Ranvir Singh shared the “terrible” news(Image: ITV)
Good Morning Britain delivered “awful” breaking news within moments of going on air today (Wednesday, 14 January).
Studio correspondent Ranvir Singh, alongside hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, reported that a crane collapse in Thailand has claimed the lives of more than 22 people.
She said: “Breaking news this morning, at least 22 people have died in Thailand after a crane being used to build a new railway fell on a train running on tracks nearby.
“It was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani. The rescuers are on the scene searching for people who may have been trapped.”
Viewers reacted with shock, with one writing, “That’s really awful,” whilst another added, “Terrible,” reports Wales Online.
The breaking news was shared on Good Morning Britain today(Image: ITV)
The BBC reports that amongst the dozens wounded, a one-year-old child is believed to be the youngest victim, whilst the eldest passenger affected is 59.
Over 80 individuals are understood to have suffered injuries from the devastating incident, with 55 receiving medical care at Sikhio hospital.
Whilst most casualties sustained relatively minor wounds, six critically injured patients have been moved to alternative medical facilities for specialist treatment.
Train crew member Thirasak Wongsoongnern described to local journalists how the three-carriage train’s front section escaped damage, but the rear two carriages were hit.
Susanna Reid and Ed Balls hosted Good Morning Britain today(Image: ITV)
He revealed the train was moving at approximately 120km/h at the moment of the accident.
When the crane fell, it had been lifting a large concrete segment and dropped the load on the train, causing Wongsoongnern and other passengers to be thrown into the air.
He said he tried to help other passengers but was unable to reach the second carriage as it was on fire.
A local resident, Mitr Intrpanya, told AFP news agency that he heard a loud noise and then two explosions.
He said: “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.”
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