As search and recovery efforts continue, the focus remains on finding missing construction workers and providing support to their anxious families.
**Survivors Found Under Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble Amid Major Earthquake Aftermath**
**Survivors Found Under Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble Amid Major Earthquake Aftermath**
Rescue operations are ongoing in Bangkok where at least 15 individuals are believed to be alive under debris following a devastating earthquake.
At least 15 people are believed to be alive and trapped under the wreckage of a high-rise building in Bangkok, which collapsed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. Rescue teams have reportedly detected signs of life and have been in communication with some individuals beneath the debris of the 10-storey structure. Efforts to locate and save construction workers, many of whom are missing, have entered their second day. The earthquake’s epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar, where the disaster has left a staggering death toll exceeding 1,000, with thousands more injured.
In Bangkok, the quake's effects were felt widely, leading to fears and reports of structural damages across the city, but the majority of buildings remained standing with the exception of the auditor-general's office site, where the unfortunate collapse occurred. As rescue operations gear up, the authorities confirmed that over 400 individuals were working at the site at the time of the disaster, leading to many still unaccounted for, with at least 96 workers reported missing.
Technology has played a pivotal role in the recovery process, with drones, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery deployed in an attempt to safely navigate through the tangled wreckage and save those trapped. Residents near the site have expressed their anguish, with some family members, like Naruemol, waiting desperately for news of their loved ones amid the oppressive heat beside makeshift registration tents for the missing. Rescuers remain cautious as they sift through the rubble, keen to avoid further collapses.
Burmese workers, a significant presence in Thailand's construction sector, have also faced the brunt of the tragedy, amplifying concerns about their safety and wellbeing during the crisis. Meanwhile, officials have called for prayers and support from the public as they continue the search for survivors, asserting their commitment to leave no stone unturned in their mission. The investigation into the cause of the building collapse has begun, with authorities looking for answers regarding the structural failure.
In Bangkok, the quake's effects were felt widely, leading to fears and reports of structural damages across the city, but the majority of buildings remained standing with the exception of the auditor-general's office site, where the unfortunate collapse occurred. As rescue operations gear up, the authorities confirmed that over 400 individuals were working at the site at the time of the disaster, leading to many still unaccounted for, with at least 96 workers reported missing.
Technology has played a pivotal role in the recovery process, with drones, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery deployed in an attempt to safely navigate through the tangled wreckage and save those trapped. Residents near the site have expressed their anguish, with some family members, like Naruemol, waiting desperately for news of their loved ones amid the oppressive heat beside makeshift registration tents for the missing. Rescuers remain cautious as they sift through the rubble, keen to avoid further collapses.
Burmese workers, a significant presence in Thailand's construction sector, have also faced the brunt of the tragedy, amplifying concerns about their safety and wellbeing during the crisis. Meanwhile, officials have called for prayers and support from the public as they continue the search for survivors, asserting their commitment to leave no stone unturned in their mission. The investigation into the cause of the building collapse has begun, with authorities looking for answers regarding the structural failure.
