Storm Causes Construction Scaffolding Collapse in Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture of the power line down.

 

Heavy rain and strong winds swept through the city of Pattaya, on the afternoon of September 8, causing scaffolding at a construction site to collapse. The falling scaffolding brought down high-voltage power lines and caused an electrical pole to break, obstructing the road and causing a power outage in the area.

 

The incident took place at a construction site near Pattaya Klang Road, on a road off Soi Arunothai, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District. The construction site is for a new seven-story hotel, with scaffolding surrounding the building. Due to the intense wind, the scaffolding was ripped from the building and collapsed, leaving some sections hanging precariously in the wind, while metal and plastic sheets from the structure fell onto the road below.

 

 

Local authorities from Pattaya’s Special Affairs Department and police, responded to the scene, closing both lanes of the road to ensure public safety. Pattaya’s electrical department was also notified to inspect and repair the downed power lines, while relevant agencies were called in to clear the road and restore normalcy. Luckily no injuries were reported. 

 

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

 

 

-- 2024-09-09

 

 

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[jacko45k]

Yes, it got a bit breezy at my place yesterday, late afternoon.....

[Rimmer]

A few km down the road at BanAmpur no rain no wind nothing all day

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, it got a bit breezy at my place yesterday, late afternoon.....

Watched some Youtube footage of the latest storms coming in from the East from Philippines and Vietnam, and those in China.

winds of that scale would cause major disruption in Thailand.

[Burma Bill]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

causing scaffolding at a construction site to collapse.

 

From the photo, looks as if the steel remnants lying on the road, suggest steel scaffolding. Bamboo scaffolding would have been more resilient and stable in monsoon type storms.

 

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