As rescuers continue their efforts, fear and anxiety grip the families of missing workers, with hopes persisting for the safety of those entombed.
**Rescue Efforts Intensify as Survivors Are Found After Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse**
**Rescue Efforts Intensify as Survivors Are Found After Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse**
Rescue teams in Bangkok have discovered indications that at least 15 people are alive beneath the rubble of a collapsed skyscraper, a site of devastation following a severe earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand.
At least 15 survivors detected under the wreckage of a 10-storey Bangkok building, following a large earthquake felt across the region.
Rescue operations are ramping up in Bangkok after signs of life were found among the debris of a skyscraper that collapsed during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar. Rescuers indicated that they have communicated with at least 15 trapped individuals who may still be alive beneath the mountain of twisted metal and concrete left after the building's collapse.
On-site conditions remain precarious as officials managing the rescue scramble to help scores of missing construction workers, with the search entering its second day. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday afternoon, wreaked devastation across various regions including Myanmar, claiming over 1,000 lives and injuring thousands while also impacting areas as far as India and China.
In Bangkok, although the city mostly escaped severe damage, the unfinished 30-storey skyscraper, intended to house the auditor-general's office, stands as the main site of destruction. Witnesses describe the moment of collapse as the building "came down like a pancake," emphasizing the chaotic scene that followed. The site, located close to the popular Chatuchak market, now resembles a chaotic pile of rubble, with hundreds of rescue workers deployed to sift through the debris.
Search teams utilized advanced methods, including drones, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery, to locate live victims hidden beneath the wreckage. Some reports indicate that the construction site had over 400 workers present at the time the earthquake struck, with at least 96 still unaccounted for.
Among those missing are many Burmese workers, highlighting the significant role of migrant labor in Thailand's construction industry. The desperate situation has led to an emotional scene with families gathered in makeshift tents at the site, anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones.
"I wanted to come here desperately, I wanted to see my husband," one woman, Naruemol, cried. As the search continues, the government has committed to a relentless pursuit of the remaining workers in the rubble. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul assured reporters that the efforts would persist until all potential survivors are rescued, urging the public to keep hope alive.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the building's collapse, as the community holds its breath for any good news from the ongoing search.
Rescue operations are ramping up in Bangkok after signs of life were found among the debris of a skyscraper that collapsed during a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar. Rescuers indicated that they have communicated with at least 15 trapped individuals who may still be alive beneath the mountain of twisted metal and concrete left after the building's collapse.
On-site conditions remain precarious as officials managing the rescue scramble to help scores of missing construction workers, with the search entering its second day. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday afternoon, wreaked devastation across various regions including Myanmar, claiming over 1,000 lives and injuring thousands while also impacting areas as far as India and China.
In Bangkok, although the city mostly escaped severe damage, the unfinished 30-storey skyscraper, intended to house the auditor-general's office, stands as the main site of destruction. Witnesses describe the moment of collapse as the building "came down like a pancake," emphasizing the chaotic scene that followed. The site, located close to the popular Chatuchak market, now resembles a chaotic pile of rubble, with hundreds of rescue workers deployed to sift through the debris.
Search teams utilized advanced methods, including drones, sniffer dogs, and heavy machinery, to locate live victims hidden beneath the wreckage. Some reports indicate that the construction site had over 400 workers present at the time the earthquake struck, with at least 96 still unaccounted for.
Among those missing are many Burmese workers, highlighting the significant role of migrant labor in Thailand's construction industry. The desperate situation has led to an emotional scene with families gathered in makeshift tents at the site, anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones.
"I wanted to come here desperately, I wanted to see my husband," one woman, Naruemol, cried. As the search continues, the government has committed to a relentless pursuit of the remaining workers in the rubble. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul assured reporters that the efforts would persist until all potential survivors are rescued, urging the public to keep hope alive.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the building's collapse, as the community holds its breath for any good news from the ongoing search.
