Overview

• No injuries were reported after a crater about 30 by 30 meters and roughly 50 meters deep formed in front of Vajira Hospital on Wednesday morning.
• Three vehicles and multiple power poles were swallowed or damaged as a burst water main poured into the hole and utilities were cut off for safety.
• Traffic was closed between the Vajira and Sanghi intersections, nearby residents and the Samsen police station were evacuated, and severe congestion followed.
• Vajira Hospital suspended outpatient services and is rescheduling thousands of appointments, while authorities said the hospital’s main structures remain safe.
• The Mass Rapid Transit Authority and city agencies cordoned the site, deployed engineers and drones for stabilization, and warned that ongoing monsoon rains could complicate repairs.