Workers Trapped in Sukhumvit Building Collapse, At Least 3 Dead

By Asaree Thaitrakulpanich, Staff Reporter -
December 16, 2016 11:57 am



Rescue workers at a collapsed building Friday on Soi Sukhumvit 87.

BANGKOK — Rescue animals were searching for a construction worker Friday afternoon trapped inside a collapsed building in Soi Sukhumvit 87 where at least three people have died.

Rescue workers, Phra Khanong police and firemen rushed to the scene at 9:30am after four workers were caught in the rubble of a six-story building that collapsed while being demolished.

At least three workers were killed.

The nearby Wells International School reportedly evacuated students.
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Eight people were inside the building at the time. Four escaped, three of whom were injured. Four remained trapped, three of whom were killed. Two bodies have already been recovered so far.

As of noon, one person was still waiting to be rescued. Officials said they could hear cries for help.

The nearby Wells International School reportedly evacuated students.

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RIP.

Expect more and more of these types of tragedies in Thailand as the country moves steadily backwards and general incompetence reaches a peak.