Evacuations as Thai road collapse causes huge sinkhole, swallows three cars
Cars tried to back away as the hole grew larger and completely severed the four-lane road.
A part of a road in Bangkok has collapsed, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.
There were no casualties but three vehicles were damaged by the collapse, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said.
Officials believed the collapse was caused by an ongoing construction of an underground train station.
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Cars tried to back away as the hole grew larger and completely severed the four-lane road.
One edge of the hole stopped right in front of a police station, exposing its underground structure.
A nearby hospital said it would close the outpatient services for two days.
The Bangkok city officials said the hospital’s structure was not affected, but people were ordered to be evacuated from the police station and other nearby buildings.
Officials have also cut electricity and water in the area.
Chadcharts said relevant authorities were working to fix the hole as fast as they could amid concerns that heavy rain could cause further damage.
Bangkok is in a monsoon season.
