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A large sinkhole formed on a busy street in Bangkok, Thailand, on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 24

Part of Samsen Road in the Thai capital opened up into a 98 square foot hole, swallowing three vehicles, electricity poles, and damaging water pipes

A nearby hospital was forced to evacuate, and local residents were also told to leave their homes, per local Thai news outlets

A huge sinkhole measuring 98 square feet has opened up on a road in Bangkok, Thailand, disrupting traffic and prompting evacuations.

Part of Samsen Road in the Thai capital — which is in the midst of monsoon season — collapsed in front of a school at around 7:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Sept 24, according to the Royal Thai Police (RTP). The hole is also very close to a hospital and a police stat

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