2025 Rama III–Dao Khanong Expressway collapse

2025 Rama III–Dao Khanong Expressway collapse
Date15 March 2025
Deaths7

On 15 March 2025, a segment of the Rama III–Dao Khanong Expressway collapsed onto Rama II Road in Bangkok, Thailand, killing 7 and injuring 27.[1][2][3] The segment was under construction by a joint venture including Italian-Thai Development (ITD), a Bangkok-based construction company.[1] The collapse was attributed to human error.[4][5]

Background

Construction of the elevated expressway began in 2022 and was expected to be completed in June 2025.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Accident-prone Thailand: Construction mishaps pile up". Bangkok Post. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Seven killed as Dao Khanong Expressway Bridge collapses on Rama II Road". nationthailand. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Expressway collapse leads to Bangkok-South traffic woes". Bangkok Post. 16 March 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Fatal Rama II beam collapse blamed on human error". world.thaipbs.or.th. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Human error blamed for Bangkok road beam collapse tragedy". Bangkok Post. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  6. ^ "Soil Shifts Suspected in Latest Fatal Rama 2 Elevated Way Collapse". Khaosod. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2026.