Pattaya, September 8th, 2024–
At approximately 5:00 p.m., heavy rain and strong winds wreaked havoc in Pattaya City, causing scaffolding from a construction site to collapse onto power lines. The incident resulted in high-voltage power poles breaking and blocking the road, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The collapse occurred at a 7-story hotel construction site on Pattaya Klang Road, in Soi Arunotai. The scaffolding, which had been installed around the building for construction work, was blown down by the strong winds. Steel sheets from the scaffolding also fell into the middle of the road, further obstructing traffic.
Pattaya City Special Affairs officers quickly responded to the scene, closing both lanes of the road for safety reasons. They coordinated with Pattaya City Electricity Authority officials to inspect the area for electrical hazards. Relevant agencies were also called in to clear the debris and restore normal traffic flow.
Despite the significant disruption, the quick response from local authorities ensured that no injuries occurred, and efforts were underway to prevent similar incidents in the future.
