Safety
Concrete Slab Collapse Reported in Samsen, Bangkok
Emergency responders are currently working to rescue a worker trapped under a collapsed concrete slab in the Samsen area of Bangkok.
On the morning of August 17, 2026, a workplace accident occurred near Soi Samsen 13 in the Dusit district of Bangkok. According to reports from JS100 Radio and Khaosod Online, a large concrete slab collapsed, trapping at least one worker underneath.
Emergency personnel from the Samsen Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene shortly after the incident was reported at approximately 9:50 a.m. Responders are currently assessing the site to safely extract the individual trapped beneath the debris.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident may cause localized traffic disruptions near the Samsen 13 intersection as emergency vehicles and equipment occupy the road. Authorities have not yet provided details regarding the exact number of casualties, the condition of the trapped worker, or the specific cause of the structural failure.
As the rescue operation is ongoing, official sources have indicated that further information will be released once the situation is stabilized and a thorough investigation is conducted. Those in the vicinity are advised to avoid the area to allow emergency services to operate efficiently.