Building collapse in Bangkok after Myanmar earthquake leaves at least 3 dead and hundreds missing

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Myanmar has wreaked havoc in the region, leaving a staggering amount of destruction. In Bangkok, Thailand, a 23-story building under construction collapsed dramatically, causing panic among residents and workers in the area.

The first images of the collapse show a huge cloud of dust enveloping the city as debris fell at high speed. Witnesses say cries for help were heard before the structure collapsed completely.

Thai authorities have confirmed the deaths of at least three people, and hundreds are feared trapped in the rubble. Rescue teams are working against the clock to locate survivors, while the number of missing continues to rise.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was located 16 kilometers north of the Burmese city of Sagaing, near Mandalay, the country's second-largest city. The quake was strongly felt in several regions of Thailand, causing mass evacuations and damage to various infrastructure.

This disaster has rekindled fears in Southeast Asia due to the vulnerability of buildings to seismic events. Experts have pointed out that many structures under construction in Bangkok are not equipped to withstand tremors of this magnitude.

Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the hardest-hit areas and urged the public to remain alert for possible aftershocks. Meanwhile, the world anxiously watches the rescue operation, hoping to find more survivors under the rubble.

We will continue to report on this developing tragedy.

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