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Massive Sinkhole in Bangkok Swallows Cars, Prompts Evacuation

The sinkhole, caused by underground train tunnel collapse and burst water pipe, damaged utilities and forced evacuation of residents and hospital patients, officials said.

  • A massive 50-meter deep sinkhole formed on Samsen Road in Bangkok, causing significant infrastructural damage and prompting evacuations of nearby residents and hospital patients.
  • Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed that three vehicles were damaged but no casualties occurred.
  • Authorities believe ongoing construction of a nearby metro station contributed to the sinkhole, with soil erosion causing subsidence.
  • Outpatient services at Vajira Hospital have been suspended for two days, while repair crews work quickly to stabilize the area amid looming rain forecasts.
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Bangkok sinkhole swallows road near police station as officials race to prevent further damage

A massive sinkhole in Bangkok disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure, and prompted evacuations.

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