“Anutin” storms tunnel collapse site, supports all rescue operations for 3 workers

Anutin" visited the area where the high-speed train tunnel collapsed, rushed to help the unfortunate workers, and stressed full coordination of assistance. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul traveled to the area where the high-speed rail tunnel collapsed in Village 2, Ban Tha Hip, Tambon Chanthuek, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, which is a construction project area at Khlong Khanan Chit Station, where 3 workers were trapped inside. The latest update is that they still have vital signs. The rescue team is getting closer and closer to the people trapped inside. This is the second consecutive day that Anutin has visited the area to follow up on the progress of the rescue. In this regard, Mr. Anutin has urged both the public and private sectors to clearly divide their duties and to coordinate seamlessly. He also gave encouragement to the rescue team and emphasized that they should work safely. He does not want to see accidents happen to anyone again. He confirmed that he will support all operations. 'Now there are vital signs. The people inside are still fighting. We must not give up. We must have hope. But the work is complicated because we are also fighting against the pressure from the ground above. The work must be careful. But I am confident that everything will be successful because every second is progress in the rescue. The officers are giving it their all. Their efforts will not be in vain. And I believe that the people inside are fighting as well.' Source: Thai News Agency