A massive 50-metre-deep sinkhole appeared near a hospital in Bangkok, swallowing cars and electricity poles on Wednesday. The incident, which took place in the Thai capital's Samsen Road area, may be caused by the construction of a new railway station. The authorities have sealed off the area.

The video of the scene, which took place around 7 am, went viral on social media, showing traffic coming to a halt as the sinkhole opened up in front of the Vajira Hospital.

As the sinkhole formed, water gushed out of the damaged water pipes that were ripped apart as a result of the impact, while live electricity cables hung.

The crater eventually spread across the entire road, and the footage showed a white truck balancing on its edge.

Watch the video here:

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