Bangkok quake death toll rises to 17
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The death toll in Bangkok from a massive earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand rose to 17 on Sunday, city authorities said.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority said 32 people were injured and 83 still unaccounted for — most from the site of a 30-story tower block under construction that collapsed when the magnitude 7.7 quake struck Friday.
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Q.How many people were injured in Bangkok due to the earthquake?
How many people were injured in Bangkok due to the earthquake?
The Bangkok Metropolitan Authority reported that 32 people sustained injuries during the massive earthquake. This information was confirmed by city authorities when providing an update on Sunday regarding the disaster's impact.
Q.What is the current number of individuals still missing after the earthquake?
What is the current number of individuals still missing after the earthquake?
Eighty-three people are still unaccounted for following the earthquake. The majority of these missing individuals were believed to be at the site of a 30-story tower block under construction that collapsed on Friday.
Q.Which specific structure collapsed during the earthquake?
Which specific structure collapsed during the earthquake?
A 30-story tower block that was under construction collapsed when the magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck on Friday. Most of the people still unaccounted for were believed to be at this particular site.