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A giant chasm opened on a lively road in Bangkok in front of a hospital and a police station, causing evacuations. Cars have been left by the crater in a residential area in the Thai capital.

The hole, at around 50 m (160 feet), lowered the power lines and exposed water gushing with exploded hose, according to eyewitnesses.

The collapse was probably linked to heavy recent rains and a fleeing pipe, authorities told the AFP news agency.

Thai authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries or deaths.