Moment sinkhole pulls down power lines in busy Bangkok street

Social media footage showed the massive crater in Thailand's capital leaving cars teetering on the edge.

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The hole, roughly 50m (160ft), pulled down power lines and exposed a burst pipe gushing water, according to eyewitnesses.

The collapse was likely linked to recent heavy rain and a leaky pipe, authorities told news agency AFP.

Thai authorities have confirmed there were no injuries or deaths.

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