Bangkok, July 10 – The On Nut-Lat Krabang Tollway construction project collapsed, initially killing one person and injuring several others. Currently, the Bangkok Governor is on his way to the area where the accident happened.
At 6:00 p.m. (July 10), Pol. Col. Panlab Samransom, Superintendent of the Chorakhe Noi Police Station. Received notification of an incident on the On Nut-Lat Krabang elevated road under construction The collapse hit the car, people and workers were injured. The incident took place in front of the Lotus department store. Lat Krabang branch, Big C, at the entrance of the alley, the entrance to the Chorakhe Noi police station, Tab Yao Subdistrict, Lat Krabang District, Bangkok, therefore rushed to inspect the scene along with Mr. Witsanu Subsompol, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, Mr. Thawatchai Naphasaksit. Director of Public Works Department Volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation participated in the inspection.
The scene of the incident was a construction project on the On Nut-Lat Krabang elevated road. The structure of the elevated way, both beams and columns, collapsed from a height of about 20 meters, causing debris to fall on the vehicles passing by on On Nut-Lat Krabang Road. It was damaged and there were people, including construction workers. injured As a result of this accident, the traffic in the area was widely congested. Because the concrete from the construction of the elevated way collapsed over a wide area. Deals damage about 100 meters long.
Initially, it was reported that 8 people were injured by rubble, 1 died at the scene, and there were also many cars stuck in the rubble.
The damage is still under investigation. Due to the accident that caused chaos to the people who witnessed the event Because that time is when people get off work. on the way home Causing a lot of people to travel around Officers must use lighting equipment. to help the injured and move the mortar to search for people who may be trapped in the mortar
For the On Nut-Lat Krabang Tollway Project Construction of a reinforced concrete elevated road, 2,200 meters long, 4 lanes, 2 directions in the middle of Lat Krabang Road, a total distance of 3.9 kilometers, beginning at the bridge over the Nong Khla Canal. Close to Soi Lat Krabang 9/7, elevated across the entrance to Chalong Krung Road. Chao Khun Thahan Ladkrabang Institute of Technology Cross the Khlong Hua Takhe Bridge, Hua Takhe Market, pass in front of Lat Krabang Hospital. Enter the island in the middle of Luang Phaeng Road. through Phonmanee Temple And there is a way down to the end of the project in front of the office of the MWA, Suvarnabhumi branch.
Later at 8:00 p.m., Mr. Wisanu Subsompon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok take care of safety Come to inspect the scene of the accident follow the situation Ready to reveal that Basically, the area can be cleared to bring out all the dead. Initially, there were no fatalities inside the car wreckage. As for the wounded, they are waiting to conclude the exact number again. There will be a center to provide convenience to relatives of the injured and victims.
The aforementioned construction is the construction of a bridge across On Nut-Lat Krabang intersection. The construction started in 2021 until now. It is scheduled to be completed in August 2023 and postponed to December 2023 due to the COVID situation.
According to engineering inquiries, safety checks are carried out at specified intervals. As for the cause, we have to wait for a thorough examination again. Initially, it is expected that there is a problem with the crane that will lift the joystick together. causing it to collapse But now we need to focus on helping the injured and the missing first.
Later at 8:30 p.m., Mr. Chatchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok come to follow the progress Ready to reveal that The exact cause is currently unknown. but must be careful when entering the rescue Initially, there were 8 injuries, 4 serious, 4 not critical, and 1 death, an engineer, of which 8 injuries were not an exact number. People in nearby areas, if relatives have disappeared, please call to inform the authorities at number 199 because the scene of the incident is a public road. may cause people to still be trapped inside From now on there will be a working command center. Ask unrelated people to leave the area. And I would like to emphasize that the volunteers who will participate in the operation must report to the Administrative Center. Because the scene of the accident is still in uncertain condition. The collapsed structure still has parts hanging. There may be more break downs.
As for the demolition, it must be in accordance with engineering principles. There will be an engineer to take care of it. because the collapsed structure is still not stable There may be a double breakdown. Engineers, including contractors who understand the situation and EIT participated in the operation. The assessment of the area will begin tonight. This is because the site assessment is combined with the rescue process. It cannot be rescued without expert assessment.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency