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An elevator cable snapped in Soi Sathupradit 34, Bangkok, causing the freight elevator to plummet and strike the ground. One person was killed and another injured in the incident on October 10, 2026. Rescue teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation responded quickly, and authorities are investigating the cause.

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An elevator cable snapped in Soi Sathupradit 34, causing the freight elevator to fall and hit the ground, killing one person and injuring another on October 10, 2026. The Ruamkatanyu Foundation was alerted and sent rescue workers, an ambulance, and equipment to the site for immediate assistance. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the accident, and further information will be released later. Source: Nakhon 45, Ruamkatanyu Foundation.

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