A road overpass under construction in the Thai capital Bangkok has collapsed, killing at least five people, officials said, the Associated Press reported.
The collapse, which occurred early in the morning in southwest Bangkok, injured 24 more people at the construction site, said Transport Minister Surya Jungrungreangkit.
He expressed condolences and said that the families of the victims would be compensated by the contractors of the site and relevant agencies.
Four workers and an engineer were killed. No motorists were injured as the lanes near the construction site were closed at the time.
Bangkok Police Chief Siam Bunsom said authorities were still investigating the cause of the collapse and would take legal action against those responsible.
Photos from the scene showed large metal and concrete structures had fallen to the ground, completely blocking the road.
Construction of the 5-kilometer elevated road began in 2022, according to project information posted on the Highways Authority of Thailand website.
Road and construction safety is a major concern in Thailand. The site of Saturday's collapse is part of a major road connecting Bangkok to southern Thailand, which has been the subject of controversy due to its lengthy construction and frequent fatal accidents, the AP wrote.