A dramatic road collapse beneath the Rama IV Bridge in Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, caused a motorcyclist and a child to tumble into a sinkhole, prompting swift rescue efforts by locals. The incident, occurring at 11:20 am, severely disrupted traffic, leading to the immediate closure of the affected area.
A viral video captured the heart-stopping moment when a section of the road in front of Wat Bor suddenly gave way, thanks to a post by FM91 Trafficpro. The footage shows vehicles navigating the stretch when, unexpectedly, the road collapses, forming a large, deep pit.
While a pickup trucknarrowly avoids disaster by stopping just in time, a motorcycle carrying a young man and a child plunges into the chasm. Onlookers rush to the scene, pulling the pair to safety.
The collapse resulted in significant traffic congestion, with officials promptly shutting down the road and launching an investigation into the cause. By 11:25 am, reports confirmed the outbound section of Chaengwattana Road in front of Wat Bor was closed to traffic heading towards Pak Kret Pier.
The area under the Rama IV Bridge is notorious for heavy traffic, and the unexpected subsidence added to the daily challenges faced by commuters. Local authorities swiftly assessed the situation, focusing on immediate safety concerns and broader infrastructure implications, as reported by KhaoSod.
FM91 Trafficpro’s social media post, featuring dramatic visuals from the Pakkret CCTV, garnered widespread attention to the incident.
In related news, in November last year, a giant sinkhole disrupted traffic at the entrance of the Pak Kret tunnel on Tiwanon Road when a precast concrete slab covering an electrical conduit collapsed due to heavy traffic. Authorities promptly cleared the area and temporarily halted traffic to urgently repair the damage, aiming to finish before the morning rush hour.
