At least 15 individuals are believed to be alive under the wreckage of a high-rise in Bangkok, following a catastrophic earthquake that also severely affected Myanmar.
Survivors Rescued as Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Aftershocks from Earthquake Reverberate in Thailand
Survivors Rescued as Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Aftershocks from Earthquake Reverberate in Thailand
Families in Bangkok cling to hope as rescues unfold beneath the debris of an unfinished skyscraper.
At least 15 survivors have been located beneath the wreckage of a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region, triggering massive tremors felt even in distant areas such as China and India. The earthquake, which originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, has been linked to hundreds of fatalities, while the rescue operations continue for the construction workers still trapped beneath the massive piles of debris. Rescuers have been able to establish communication with some of the entombed individuals, sparking hopes among worried families who gathered anxiously nearby.
The earthquake’s repercussions were immediate, collapsing an unfinished high-rise that was ongoing construction adjacent to a popular tourist destination. Thousands felt the earthquake's intensity, with reports flooding in from structural damage across the city. As search efforts transition into a second day, officials remain resolute in their mission to locate missing workers, many of whom are Burmese migrants employed in Thai construction.
Rescue operations have been adapted using drones, sniffer dogs, and specialized equipment to address the precarious condition of the rubble. While officials have detected signs of life from below, they expressed concern over the silence from some of the survivors. Time is of the essence as families wait for answers, praying for the safe recovery of their loved ones in the sweltering heat.
In light of the ongoing search, high-level officials are determined to leave no stone unturned, pledging to work tirelessly until every soul is accounted for. Amidst the uncertainty and visible anguish expressed by families, the hope for a miracle keeps spirits afloat, providing a glimmer of optimism amid the tragedy.
