Rescuers are racing against time to save survivors trapped in the debris, as the earthquake's toll rises to over 1,000 fatalities and significant destruction across Myanmar and Thailand.
**Trapped Beneath Bangkok Rubble: Rescuers Detect Survivors After Earthquake**
**Trapped Beneath Bangkok Rubble: Rescuers Detect Survivors After Earthquake**
At least 15 individuals are believed to be alive under the wreckage of a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok, following a devastating earthquake that struck the region.
Rescue efforts in Bangkok are intensifying as teams work tirelessly to locate and extract at least 15 people thought to be alive beneath the rubble of a 10-storey skyscraper that collapsed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked the region on Friday. The quake, centered near Mandalay, Myanmar, resulted in hundreds of deaths and widespread devastation, including toppled buildings and damaged infrastructure across several countries, with significant impacts felt even in Thailand.
On the construction site of the skyscraper, which had stood unfinished, rescue personnel have detected signs of life from people trapped within the wreckage. Communication has been established with some of those pinned under the debris, raising hopes for their survival as crews work to bring them to safety.
Authorities reported that of the more than 400 workers present at the site during the earthquake, many remain unaccounted for, with at least 96 still missing, along with confirmed fatalities and injuries. Some workers were believed to be Burmese, as many from Myanmar contribute to Thailand’s construction workforce.
Eyewitness accounts tell of chaotic scenes as the building experienced a rapid collapse, leaving it a pile of concrete and twisted metal. A worker, Ko Myint Kyaw, described his terrifying escape from the third-floor scaffolding as the structure crumbled around him. Rescuers, equipped with drones and sniffer dogs, have been methodically searching the site despite the challenges posed by the instability of the debris.
While current conditions are challenging, officials have successfully located some survivors who are making noises or detected through their body heat. However, reports of diminishing signs of life have raised concerns about their conditions. The search team’s resolve remains steadfast, with top officials vowing to continue the effort until every possible survivor is found.
Amid this horrifying scenario, family members of the missing are gathered anxiously near the site, hoping for news. The emotional toll on relatives is evident, as many express their desperation for any sign of their loved ones. With calls for prayers and community support, the deputy prime minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the ongoing rescue operations, ensuring that they will not give up until all are accounted for.
As the situation develops, the focus remains on the urgent rescue efforts against a backdrop of significant loss and uncertainty stemming from the natural disaster.
