Rescue operations continue as officials detect life signs in the rubble of a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok, where many construction workers remain missing after a devastating earthquake struck the region.**
Rescuers Detect Signs of Life Amid Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble After Earthquake**
Rescuers Detect Signs of Life Amid Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble After Earthquake**
Hope rises as at least 15 individuals are suspected to be alive beneath the debris of a collapsed high-rise in Bangkok following a powerful earthquake.**
The search and rescue efforts in Bangkok are intensifying, as at least 15 people are believed to be alive beneath the wreckage of a skyscraper that succumbed during a massive earthquake affecting both Thailand and Myanmar. Emergency responders have reported that they have established communication with some of the individuals trapped under the debris, with rescuers working diligently into their second day on the scene.
The area was rocked by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday, causing chaos across the region, especially in Myanmar, where the quake was centered. Initial reports indicate a tragic death toll of over 1,000, with thousands more injured. In Bangkok, while many residents felt the tremors, the capital has reported only minor structural damage, primarily focused on the unfinished high-rise building that collapsed.
The skyscraper, which once stood tall against the Bangkok skyline, has now transformed into a pile of shattered concrete and twisted metal. Out of more than 400 workers on-site during the incident, over 96 are still reported missing, while the casualty count includes eight confirmed dead and several others injured.
Rescue teams have enlisted drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators to assist them, revealing signs of life between 5 to 10 meters underneath the rubble. Eyewitness accounts from survivors, such as construction worker Ko Myint Kyaw, describe frantic moments as the ground shifted and the building began to collapse.
As rescue operations grapple with the debris, officials have opted to avoid heavy machinery to minimize risk to potential survivors. They reported receiving intermittent signals from individuals trapped below, expressing hope for their rescue but emphasizing the urgency of their situation. Many families awaiting news maintain a tense vigil, overwhelmed with uncertainty regarding their loved ones.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul reassured the nation of officials' unwavering commitment to locating the missing, stating, "We will keep working until there is no one left inside… We always have hope."
As investigations into the cause of the collapse commence, families cling to hope, reflecting both the resilience of human spirit in the face of tragedy and the tireless efforts of rescue teams amid the ongoing crisis.
The area was rocked by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday, causing chaos across the region, especially in Myanmar, where the quake was centered. Initial reports indicate a tragic death toll of over 1,000, with thousands more injured. In Bangkok, while many residents felt the tremors, the capital has reported only minor structural damage, primarily focused on the unfinished high-rise building that collapsed.
The skyscraper, which once stood tall against the Bangkok skyline, has now transformed into a pile of shattered concrete and twisted metal. Out of more than 400 workers on-site during the incident, over 96 are still reported missing, while the casualty count includes eight confirmed dead and several others injured.
Rescue teams have enlisted drones, sniffer dogs, cranes, and excavators to assist them, revealing signs of life between 5 to 10 meters underneath the rubble. Eyewitness accounts from survivors, such as construction worker Ko Myint Kyaw, describe frantic moments as the ground shifted and the building began to collapse.
As rescue operations grapple with the debris, officials have opted to avoid heavy machinery to minimize risk to potential survivors. They reported receiving intermittent signals from individuals trapped below, expressing hope for their rescue but emphasizing the urgency of their situation. Many families awaiting news maintain a tense vigil, overwhelmed with uncertainty regarding their loved ones.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul reassured the nation of officials' unwavering commitment to locating the missing, stating, "We will keep working until there is no one left inside… We always have hope."
As investigations into the cause of the collapse commence, families cling to hope, reflecting both the resilience of human spirit in the face of tragedy and the tireless efforts of rescue teams amid the ongoing crisis.
