Worker Killed After Road Collapses During Pipe Installation, Buried Alive [WATCH]

A municipal worker in northern Thailand was killed Wednesday when a section of road collapsed while he and his colleagues were installing a new pipe, according to local reports, as reported by TMZ.

The unfortunate incident occurred in Don Kaeo, a municipality in Chiang Mai Province. Video of the collapse shows the edge of the road giving way as workers attempted to complete the project. One worker was unable to escape in time and was buried beneath dirt and debris.

Coworkers rushed to free the man, using an excavator to remove heavy soil and digging with shovels and their hands as they got closer. The worker was pulled from the site and taken for medical attention, but did not survive, Matichon reported.

‼️ UPDATE: A Don Kaeo, Thailand municipality employee has died after a road collapsed onto him while he and his colleagues were installing a new pipe, Matichon reports. pic.twitter.com/LDv7MpKe5r

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Officials said the road surface had been weakened by the excavation work and further compromised by recent rainfall, which added weight to the soil. The man was reportedly struck by falling debris as he attempted to escape the collapsing section.

An infrastructure worker, Praset Praphrom, tragically died after being buried alive for minutes beneath a collapsed road in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as colleagues remembered him for his dedication, prompting an investigation and support for his grieving family. pic.twitter.com/PZEw9DRz5P

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Authorities said they are reviewing safety protocols for construction and maintenance projects to prevent similar accidents.

Local officials have pledged a full investigation into the collapse, including whether proper support and safety measures were in place at the time of the incident.

The accident underscores risks faced by workers during infrastructure projects in the region, particularly during Thailand’s rainy season when unstable ground conditions are common.

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