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Search underway for man after fall from Bangkok bridge

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A man remains unaccounted for after plunging from the Krung Thon Bridge into the Chao Phraya River, sparking an urgent search operation. At 1.22pm today, April 17, authorities were alerted to the incident, prompting rescue teams to rush to the site.

The calm flow of the Chao Phraya River was disrupted yesterday when a man leapt from the Krung Thon Bridge in the Bang Phlat area of Bangkok. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, triggered an immediate response from specialised operations and aquatic rescue teams, who are currently scouring the river. Despite their efforts, the man’s whereabouts remain unknown.

The distress call was received by the Rama199 Radio Center, which coordinates emergency responses. The alert came in at 1.22pm, and within minutes, rescue personnel were dispatched to the bridge. The situation intensified rapidly, as…

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