Work on new northern train tunnel halted after accident kills 2 (opens original article in a new tab)

Construction of Thailand's northern train tunnel was halted after a scaffolding collapse killed two workers and injured two others, prompting an investigation and safety review.

• Two workers killed in scaffolding collapse at Doi Luang Tunnel in Chiang Rai
• Construction halted for two days pending investigation into accident
• Contractor ordered to improve worker safety