As rescue operations continue, families anxiously await news of their missing loved ones amid a backdrop of destruction caused by the quake.
**Rescue Efforts Intensify as Survivors Trapped Beneath Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble**
**Rescue Efforts Intensify as Survivors Trapped Beneath Bangkok Skyscraper Rubble**
At least 15 individuals are believed to be alive under the debris of a collapsed building in Bangkok following a devastating earthquake.
The urgency heightened as rescuers search through the twisted remains of a skyscraper that collapsed in Bangkok after a powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. Initial reports suggest that at least 15 individuals are still alive and trapped beneath the rubble of the 30-story structure, which failed after a 7.7-magnitude quake rocked the region.
This earthquake, with its epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar, has caused widespread devastation, claiming over 1,000 lives, with thousands more injured. Although Bangkok felt the quake's effects, it remained relatively unscathed, aside from the damaged construction site near Chatuchak market, where the high-rise building collapsed.
Rescue teams have been using drones and sniffer dogs to locate survivors, reporting signs of life beneath the wreckage. Officials noted that rescuers have managed to communicate with some trapped individuals, urging the public to pray for their safe recovery. However, the precarious nature of the debris has made it difficult to deploy heavy machinery.
Families of those unaccounted for have gathered near the collapse site, displaying a poignant mix of hope and despair. Many, like Naruemol, anxiously awaited updates, while others expressed doubt about the survival chances of their loved ones. One man, waiting for news on his cousins, reflected on the grim scenario: “I think the chance of them surviving is very slim.”
Government authorities have pledged to continue searching diligently. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul reassured reporters that efforts would persist until all those trapped are found. As the rescue operation enters its crucial stages, the community remains hopeful for the survival of those still beneath the rubble.
This earthquake, with its epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar, has caused widespread devastation, claiming over 1,000 lives, with thousands more injured. Although Bangkok felt the quake's effects, it remained relatively unscathed, aside from the damaged construction site near Chatuchak market, where the high-rise building collapsed.
Rescue teams have been using drones and sniffer dogs to locate survivors, reporting signs of life beneath the wreckage. Officials noted that rescuers have managed to communicate with some trapped individuals, urging the public to pray for their safe recovery. However, the precarious nature of the debris has made it difficult to deploy heavy machinery.
Families of those unaccounted for have gathered near the collapse site, displaying a poignant mix of hope and despair. Many, like Naruemol, anxiously awaited updates, while others expressed doubt about the survival chances of their loved ones. One man, waiting for news on his cousins, reflected on the grim scenario: “I think the chance of them surviving is very slim.”
Government authorities have pledged to continue searching diligently. Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnweerakul reassured reporters that efforts would persist until all those trapped are found. As the rescue operation enters its crucial stages, the community remains hopeful for the survival of those still beneath the rubble.
