Massive sinkhole opens in Bangkok, damages road and infrastructure PHOTO/VIDEO

A section of a road in Bangkok collapsed on September 24, creating a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure, and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed that there were no casualties, though three vehicles were damaged in the collapse, according to foreign media.

Authorities believe the incident was linked to the ongoing construction of an underground train station.

Videos of the collapse show the road surface slowly sinking, dragging down several electricity poles and damaging water pipes. Vehicles attempted to reverse away as the hole expanded, eventually cutting off the entire four-lane road.

One edge of the sinkhole stopped just in front of a police station, exposing the building’s underground structure. A nearby hospital announced it would suspend outpatient services for two days.

Officials clarified that the hospital’s structure remained intact but ordered evacuations at the police station and other nearby buildings as a precaution.

Authorities also cut electricity and water supplies in the affected area. Governor Chadchart said relevant agencies were working urgently to repair the road, noting that heavy rain during Bangkok’s monsoon season could worsen the damage.

By Tamilla Hasanova