At least 15 individuals are believed to be alive beneath the debris of a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok, following a devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. Rescue teams reported detecting signs of life and establishing communication with survivors under the rubble of the unfinished 30-storey building, which fell victim to the tremors brought on by the 7.7-magnitude quake on Friday.
The earthquake's epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar, caused widespread destruction, resulting in hundreds of casualties and leaving thousands more injured. Reports indicate that over 1,000 deaths have been confirmed in Myanmar, with large-scale damage observed in the Saigaing region and the ancient city of Mandalay. In Bangkok, the impact was felt widely, with many residents experiencing swaying buildings and structural cracks, although the city escaped the worst of the devastation.
The site of the skyscraper collapse, located near the popular Chatuchak market, has drawn hundreds of rescue workers who are conducting search and rescue operations using drones, sniffer dogs, and excavators. Of the more than 400 construction workers present at the site, at least 96 remain unaccounted for, while several fatalities have already been reported.
Rescuers have made contact with at least some survivors, prompting officials to appeal for prayers and support as they navigate the challenging conditions of the debris. Amidst the desperation for information, families of the missing gather at the site, anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones.
Authorities have yet to ascertain the cause of the building's collapse, with investigations set to take place in the coming week. Government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul, have expressed their commitment to continuing the search until all trapped individuals are accounted for, holding onto hope even as the situation remains dire.
The earthquake's epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar, caused widespread destruction, resulting in hundreds of casualties and leaving thousands more injured. Reports indicate that over 1,000 deaths have been confirmed in Myanmar, with large-scale damage observed in the Saigaing region and the ancient city of Mandalay. In Bangkok, the impact was felt widely, with many residents experiencing swaying buildings and structural cracks, although the city escaped the worst of the devastation.
The site of the skyscraper collapse, located near the popular Chatuchak market, has drawn hundreds of rescue workers who are conducting search and rescue operations using drones, sniffer dogs, and excavators. Of the more than 400 construction workers present at the site, at least 96 remain unaccounted for, while several fatalities have already been reported.
Rescuers have made contact with at least some survivors, prompting officials to appeal for prayers and support as they navigate the challenging conditions of the debris. Amidst the desperation for information, families of the missing gather at the site, anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones.
Authorities have yet to ascertain the cause of the building's collapse, with investigations set to take place in the coming week. Government officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul, have expressed their commitment to continuing the search until all trapped individuals are accounted for, holding onto hope even as the situation remains dire.
