Bangkok: Rescue workers have denied rumors of a building collapse, asserting the claims are untrue. Officials are employing machinery to rotate rescue teams, aiming to locate more missing individuals within two days.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Anwut, a rescue worker from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, provided an update on the rescue efforts at the collapsed Office of the Auditor General's building. He informed that heavy machinery has cleared the collapsed structure under the guidance of the incident commander. The Bangkok governor has been consistently monitoring the situation. The current operation involves deploying a drilling machine to the top of Zone E to clear debris. Large structural pieces are being removed using a crane. Clearing efforts have significantly progressed at the lower base of every zone. The removal of weight from the top is crucial, as it poses dangers to the already compromised sections, particularly Zone A. Once heavy machinery ceases operation, rescue teams will immediately commence their search efforts.
Mr. Anwut assured that the structure remains intact, with civil engineers overseeing the operations continuously. The rescue team is concentrating on Zones B and C, ensuring all actions are conducted with caution to guarantee safety. Although no missing persons have been found, new openings have revealed more signs, such as odors, suggesting potential discoveries in the coming days. The current death toll stands at 22.