Worker Rescued After 5-Metre Tank Fall

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A construction worker in Ubon Ratchathani was seriously injured after falling into a 5-metre-deep water tank under construction on 2 August. Emergency services used a concrete boom pump, to safely extract the injured man in a complex rescue operation.

At around 12:00, the Ubon Ratchathani 1669 Emergency Response Centre received a report that a worker had fallen into a water storage tank near Ban Dam Phra Temple in Kham Yai subdistrict, Mueang Ubon Ratchathani District. Rescue teams from Sis Prachikong Foundation, the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Administrative Organisation and Ubon Ratchathani Municipality were dispatched to the scene.

The incident occurred at a construction site where workers were pouring concrete to form the tank walls. The victim, identified as Mr. Udon, 36, was found lying motionless at the bottom of the tank, wedged between concrete forms. He was conscious but unable to move due to suspected injuries to his neck, back and legs.

Rescuers initially provided on-site first aid before using high-rise rescue equipment and the concrete boom pump to extract Mr. Udon, a process that took around 30 minutes. He was then transferred to an emergency ambulance from 50th Anniversary Mahavajiralongkorn Hospital for further treatment.

Co-workers stated that Mr. Udon had been working on pouring concrete when he lost his balance and fell, striking wooden formwork on the way down. Witnesses immediately alerted the site supervisor and called emergency services.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the incident.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-08-04