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Elevated road under construction in Bangkok collapses, killing at least 5 people

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An elevated road being built in Thailand ’s capital Bangkok collapsed, killing at least five people.

The collapse also injured 24 other people at the construction site, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit says.

The construction of the 5-kilometer ( 3-mile ) elevated road started in 2022 .

Police commander Siam Boonsom says authorities are still investigating to determine the cause of the collapse.

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