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Bridge over canal collapses Hundreds of households in distress!

Chachoengsao, A cement bridge across the Luang Phaeng Canal in Chachoengsao Province collapsed, causing more than a hundred households to be affected, making traveling difficult. In the middle of the night last night Reporters traveled to the scene of the incident. At a village in Khlong Luang Phaeng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province, a cement bridge 15 meters wide and about 30 meters long was found, which is a bridge over the canal. that the said village built The middle section of the bridge had collapsed into the Luang Phaeng canal and broken cement fragments were also found. Meanwhile, villagers in the area helped to find pieces of branches and ropes and tie them together as a symbol to prevent cars in the village from riding up to the side. on Afraid it might be dangerous Inquiring about Mr. Nathaporn, aged 20 years, revealed that he was sleeping in the house. About 10 meters away from the bridge, a loud sound of the bridge collapsing was heard. So he came out of the house to look and found that the bridge over the canal had collapsed and was in the water. While the incident occurred in the middle of the night There were no cars passing by. But if it's during the daytime There will be cars running in and out of the village throughout the day. Mr. Monthon, 60 years old, a resident of the said village, revealed that this bridge is considered the main bridge of the 2 villages that will cross the canal to Bangkok. Or traveling to run various errands. It was built more than 20 years ago. Previously, there were cracks. The Khlong Luang Phaeng Subdistrict Administrative Organization and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration put up signs saying that the bridge was damaged. But the villagers have no other entrance. Therefore it is necessary to still drive across. But when it comes to now I don't know how to get in and out. Because the bridge collapsed until unable to cross the shore The back of the village is next to another village. can't pass Because the village has a juristic person If they pass, they will have to pay money to the said village. which has previously had problems with protests. Moreover, if the village behind lets you pass You have to drive indirectly from Chachoengsao. Arrive at the bridge on the Bangkok side, reaching 15 kilometers. Today's preliminary Villagers will gather for community leaders. Go negotiate with the village behind. adjacent to request a temporary solution On the journey to work and use daily life But it is still unknown whether the legal entity of the said village will agree or not. Source: Thai News Agency