A house along the right bank of the Yom River in Sawankhalok district, Sukhothai, collapsed into the river, leaving two men and a young girl trapped inside. Despite ongoing rescue efforts, officials have yet to locate the missing individuals.
Reports from yesterday afternoon, October 8, indicated that the incident occurred at approximately 2.50pm. The house, located in Moo 4, Khlong Krachong subdistrict, suddenly subsided into the Yom River while the occupants were inside. Initial information revealed that two men, aged between 40 and 50, along with a 10 year old girl, were inside the house at the time of its collapse.
Local rescue teams, including the Bangkaew Ruamkatanyu Foundation, swiftly responded to the scene in coordination with concerned residents. They have been working tirelessly to search for the trapped individuals.
By 4pm, senior officials including Sa-nguan Masena, Deputy Governor of Sukhothai, Somjet Limpaphan, Advisor to the Minister of Interior, and Papon Sorntham, Senior District Officer of Sawankhalok, arrived at the scene. They were accompanied by representatives from the district health office and other related agencies to oversee the rescue operations, reported KhaoSod.
As of 6.15pm, efforts to find the three missing individuals continued, but there was still no sign of them.
In related news, a house collapsed into the Mae Klong River, causing a severe scare for neighbouring residents. The homeowner narrowly escaped being crushed by the debris, and a quick response prevented potential electrical hazards.
Rescue workers from the Sawang Benjatham Samut Songkhram Foundation were alerted to the incident at 7pm on June 29. A single-storey wooden house located on Phet Samut Road in Mae Klong, Mueang district, completely collapsed into the river. Fortunately, the incident occurred during low tide.
The homeowner, 58 year old Pichai, was found by neighbours and rescued from the rubble. He sustained a severe headache and a swollen head from being struck by debris. Rescue officials promptly transported him to Somdet Phra Phutthalertla Hospital for further treatment.
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