A section of an overpass under construction collapsed on Monday evening in Lat Krabang district.

 

Initial reports say one killed and many others injured, according to Thai PBS television station. The collapse occurred at about 6pm in front of Lotus Lat Krabang on Luang Phaeng Road.

 

The emergency services rushed to the area, including ambulances from the Erawan Medical Centre.

 

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Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ฺbreaking-news-overpass-collapses-in-lat-krabang/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-10

 

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I just drove past there this afternoon about 13:00 

12 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

I just drove past there this afternoon about 13:00 

Do the lottery !

8 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Do the lottery !

I win twice a month. 

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Just seen the video of the collapse its a mega disaster there will be scores dead the road fell like balsa wood OMG ????

6 minutes ago, sammieuk1 said:

Just seen the video of the collapse its a mega disaster there will be scores dead the road fell like balsa wood OMG ????

Apparently not.

At 6:11 p.m., the bridge over the intersection collapsed in front of Lotus Lat Krabang, Ladkrabang Fire and Rescue Station officials arrived at the initial scene, with 3 serious injuries, 4 minor.

“Engineered to global safety standards” though!

UPDATE:
Videos, photos via Greg Lange Facebook:

 

https://www.facebook.com/100000171505880/posts/pfbid0zPUG8fx8Y65R5xx1bcw2yzmtQXTDagy3CEKMfFnCqaf22CRSnwzvC7BsuEy9GzaAl/?mibextid=cr9u03

Under Construction Lat Krabang Overpass Bridge in Bangkok Collapses, Multiple Fatalities and Injuries Reported
By Adam Judd

 

 

Bangkok- An under construction overpass bridge located at the On Nut-Lat Krabang Road in Bangkok has collapsed near dusk yesterday evening, July 10th, 2023, killing at least two people and injuring eight more.

 

Mr. Wisanu Subsompol, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, told the associated Thai press that the under construction bridge appeared to have flipped over while significant traffic was in the area under the bridge construction.

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, or BMA, officials confirmed at least two deaths and right injuries but cautioned that this was not final as ongoing searches for people possibly trapped under the rubble were ongoing.

 

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Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/07/10/under-construction-lat-krabang-overpass-bridge-in-bangkok-collapses-multiple-fatalities-and-injuries-reported/

 

-- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-07-10

 

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Wasn't there another bridge incident in the past month? Best stay well away from bridges. Bad things come in threes.

There was a recent article claiming the support for over passes were safe after a tourist questioned the size of the supports....Right!?

8 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I just drove past there this afternoon about 13:00 

Did you see anything suspicious? ????

8 minutes ago, neeray said:

Bad things come in threes.

Housewives myth!

 

 

Edited July 10, 20232 yr by 2baht

I'm sticking to my 4 foot rule... that's as high as I go in Thailand... even if it's certified to be engineered to the highest standards... I say ... RAISE THE STANDARDS

Thai constructions.... 

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8 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

“Engineered to global safety standards” though!

Obviously not enough fibre optic wires to hold it up.

8 hours ago, ourmanflint said:

“Engineered to global safety standards” though!

Allegedly.

9 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I win twice a month. 

Such stupid comments on here at times.

6 minutes ago, XB12X said:

Such stupid comments on here at times.

Like yours?... you can always not read them if you wish.

10 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I just drove past there this afternoon about 13:00 

Could you not have checked you weren’t overloaded…? 

42 minutes ago, XB12X said:

Such stupid comments on here at times.

Thank you for your own contribution…

47 minutes ago, XB12X said:

Such stupid comments on here at times.

Incurable! Confuses many! 

1 hour ago, neeray said:

Wasn't there another bridge incident in the past month? Best stay well away from bridges. Bad things come in threes.

No,that only comes after walking under a ladder while a black cat crosses your path and you drop the mirror you were carrying. Make sure you carry a sachet of salt to throw over your shoulder,just in case. Can’t be too careful … ???? 

So that’s travellators and now tollways off my list. Good grief,at this rate I’ll be housebound! ..oh wait ..didn’t that blokes lounge wall just collapse..? Help!! ???? 

That's without the aid of an earthquake, built to earthquake standards?

I don't think so.

10 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Just seen the video of the collapse its a mega disaster there will be scores dead the road fell like balsa wood OMG ????

hope they figure out concrete bridge construction before they open for traffic, but in the land of no accountability, we might just have to get used to more collapsing roads in the future headlines

On my kids’ school bus route and my wife visited a nearby clinic just a few hours before. We  are counting our lucky stars regarding the timing and condolences to the families of the dead and injured. 
 

Hoping for a thorough enquiry to prevent repitition but not holding my breath. School closed at least today. 

2 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

There was a recent article claiming the support for over passes were safe after a tourist questioned the size of the supports....Right!?

Thai engineer confirms the safety of Phra Nang Klao bridge