Bangkok: A section of road in central Bangkok dramatically collapsed on Wednesday, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

There were no casualties, but three vehicles were damaged by the collapse, said Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. He said officials believe the collapse was caused by construction work on an underground railway station.

The sinkhole opened near Vajira Hospital on Samsen Road in Dusit district, according to a post on X by English-language TV channel Thai PBS World.

Videos of the moment of the collapse showed the surface of the road slowly sinking, pulling down several electricity poles and damaging water pipes.

Cars tried to reverse as the hole grew larger and completely severed t

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