Myanmar reports 7.7-magnitude earthquake, tremors felt in Bangkok
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday (28 March) afternoon.
Tremors were felt in neighbouring countries, including the Thai capital of Bangkok.
Massive damage to infrastructure in Myanmar
Photos and videos circulating on Facebook show massive infrastructure damage in Myanmar.
The old Sagaing Bridge, initially built in 1934, collapsed into the Irrawaddy River.
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Photos also showed a hotel in Aung Ban — located in southern Myanmar — completely collapsed.
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Emergency workers can be seen rescuing trapped survivors from the wreckage.
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A video also captured the moment students hid underneath tables waiting for the earthquake to be over.
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On the streets, the earthquake led to many pedestrians struggling to find their balance.
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Tremors felt in Bangkok
Tremors from the megaquake could also be felt in Thailand.
Multiple videos show a building under construction near Chatuchak Market collapsing as nearby pedestrians flee in panic. According to Khaosod, seven workers were able to flee before the collapse. However, 43 people on duty are still unaccounted for.
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Many also experienced unexpected ‘rainfall’ as pools atop multiple high-rise condos began to spill over, creating an artificial waterfall.
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The intense tremors caused a mass evacuation of malls as people headed outside for safety.
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According to Reuters, the epicentre was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay in Myanmar.
Also read: Earthquake emergency guide: What you should do in the event of a quake
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