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Giant Sinkhole Opens in Central Bangkok After MRT Purple Line Tunnel Collapse

Officials say a burst water pipe likely triggered the collapse at a Purple Line construction site.

Overview

  • The crater formed in front of Vajira Hospital in the Dusit district, swallowing two parked cars with no injuries reported.
  • Authorities estimated the hole to be about 50 meters deep and roughly 900 square meters as emergency crews secured the perimeter.
  • Water supply was cut, nearby buildings were inspected, and a police station at the edge of the site was evacuated as a precaution.
  • Vajira Hospital suspended new admissions and curtailed outpatient services, while inpatient care continued under safety monitoring.
  • City officials and transit agencies met with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to coordinate the response and ongoing investigation.