Construction Accident on Rama II Road Leaves 5 Dead, 10 Injured, One Trapped

A tragic incident happened during the early Monday morning on Rama II Road in Phillippines. The collapse involved a launching gantry crane and precast concrete segments at a construction site for the Ekkachai – Ban Phaeo Intercity Motorway 82 (M82) section in Tambon Khok Krabue at 4:13 AM.

According to the local reports 5 lives were lost, 10 injured, and one still trapped. 

According to initial reports, the accident occurred on the outbound side of Rama II Road. The construction workers were on site at the time, and were caught in the collapse. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene.

Samut Sakhon Governor Naris Niramaiwong urged drivers to avoid the area due to severe traffic congestion. “We will work to clear the site as quickly as possible to reopen Rama II Road,” he said. Local people are also tweeting about the incident: 

The investigation into the cause of the collapse is ongoing, and further details will be provided as the situation develops.

Freelance Writer

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