capital of thailand In Bangkok occurred on a highway bridge under construction collapse results 7 people lost their lives and 30 people were injuredFollowing the accident, authorities in the area search and rescue efforts started it.
The accident occurred at night
The incident took place in Bangkok Rama 2 Highway on, at 01.48 local time It happened. The highway bridge under construction concrete beam weighing tons collapsed suddenly. Thailand Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) teams were quickly dispatched to the scene and by the morning hours search and rescue operations conducted.
According to the statement made by the authorities, the accident While 7 people lost their lives, 4 people were injured, 30 of them seriously.Dead workers He is from Thailand and Myanmar reported.
Statement from Thailand's Transport Minister
Minister of Transport of Thailand Suriya Jungrungreangkit, in a statement made after the incident, He expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.The Minister also said, A detailed investigation has been launched into the cause of the accident. ve those responsible will be identified and the necessary compensation will be paid to the victims. He expressed.
Cause of the Accident is Under Investigation
Collapse occurring during bridge construction, Construction safety concerns resurface in ThailandAuthorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause. An investigation has been launched announced.
Experts, material quality, occupational safety violations or structural design errors is investigating whether the accident was caused.
Similar Accidents Have Happened Before in Thailand
Thailand, major infrastructure projects Although it is a rapidly developing country, accidents in the construction sector are frequently on the agenda. similar bridge and building collapses, had caused criticism that occupational safety standards were not sufficiently implemented.
Authorities, stricter inspections will be carried out to prevent such accidents. While the victims and their families demand that those responsible for the incident be brought to justice.
