At least 15 people are believed to be alive and trapped under the ruins of a Bangkok skyscraper, which collapsed due to a powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. Rescuers have communicated with some survivors beneath the 10-storey debris, prompting an urgent rescue operation that has entered its second day.
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, centered near Mandalay, Myanmar, resulted in extensive destruction, claiming over 1,000 lives and injuring nearly 2,376. Although Bangkok felt the quake's force, it suffered minimal damage, primarily impacting an incomplete auditor-general's office building.
Rescue teams, employing drones, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery, have discovered multiple workers trapped under a massive pile of concrete. Among the trapped is a Burmese worker who escaped just before the building fell, highlighting the high number of Burmese construction workers in Thailand’s industry.
As rescue operations continue, officials have reported challenges due to the building’s unstable state, but they remain hopeful after detecting signs of life through noises and heat. Family members await word anxiously, with some expressing deep concern for missing loved ones.
Top government officials have pledged relentless support for the recovery efforts, emphasizing a commitment to saving those trapped and ensuring a thorough investigation into the causes of the collapse.
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, centered near Mandalay, Myanmar, resulted in extensive destruction, claiming over 1,000 lives and injuring nearly 2,376. Although Bangkok felt the quake's force, it suffered minimal damage, primarily impacting an incomplete auditor-general's office building.
Rescue teams, employing drones, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery, have discovered multiple workers trapped under a massive pile of concrete. Among the trapped is a Burmese worker who escaped just before the building fell, highlighting the high number of Burmese construction workers in Thailand’s industry.
As rescue operations continue, officials have reported challenges due to the building’s unstable state, but they remain hopeful after detecting signs of life through noises and heat. Family members await word anxiously, with some expressing deep concern for missing loved ones.
Top government officials have pledged relentless support for the recovery efforts, emphasizing a commitment to saving those trapped and ensuring a thorough investigation into the causes of the collapse.
