Bangkok: The Metropolitan Police Commissioner swiftly responded to a road collapse incident in front of Vajira Hospital, leading to the evacuation of nearby at-risk areas. The Metropolitan Police Bureau commander inspected the site and directed officers from Samsen Police Station to evacuate an apartment building close to the affected area. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far.
According to Thai News Agency, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Sayam Boonsom provided updates on the situation. Officers from Sam Sen Police Station, who reside in an over 100-unit apartment building, have been instructed to vacate the premises. The Sam Sen Police Station building is new and not yet fully equipped or occupied. Although there have been no injuries, the road continues to collapse beneath the building, posing a risk due to its proximity to the road and the absence of a retaining wall. The structure's condition will require further inspection by relevant authorities.
Initially, a police tow truck and some property were damaged when they fell into the collapse site, but, importantly, there were no casualties. In response to the incident, the National Police Commissioner has ordered measures to maintain public safety. Immediate steps include facilitating traffic flow and providing information on alternative routes, as well as constructing barriers to prevent further subsidence.
Patients at Vajira Hospital, particularly those in the building closest to the collapse, have been relocated to ensure their safety.