A busy street in Bangkok, Thailand, collapsed on Wednesday, wiping out an entire section of the roadway along with other infrastructure elements. Dramatic footage shows everything that was swallowed by the massive sinkhole. And, in a scene almost straight out of Top Gear, a lucky Toyota Hilux remained balanced on a precarious piece of asphalt that survived the initial collapse.
The videos below capture the exact moment it all happened, showing how the ground literally disintegrated beneath this part of the city. Electrical poles can be seen being forcefully sucked into the sinkhole, causing sparks and cutting off power to the surrounding areas. The foundations of nearby buildings are now completely exposed to the elements, a concerning situation given the country’s rainy season.
No casualties but significant damage
Fortunately, despite the scale of the material damage, there were no casualties. The damage caused by the sinkhole appears to be limited to vehicles and infrastructure. According to authorities, the collapse is believed to have been triggered by nearby construction work related to an underground subway station.
A second collapse
It appears that a second collapse occurred overnight on Thursday. Current photos show that the piece of asphalt on which the Hilux was perched has now also given way.