A bridge collapse at a construction site in Anseong, South Korea, on Tuesday resulted in two deaths and five injuries. Dramatic footage showed a section of the bridge falling, creating a large cloud of smoke. The National Fire Agency reported that four individuals were seriously injured, while one sustained minor injuries. Authorities are searching for three people believed to be trapped under the debris. Acting President Choi Sang-mok has ordered the mobilization of resources for rescue efforts. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety, as over 8,000 work-related deaths were reported in South Korea from 2020 to 2023.
Two individuals lost their lives and five were injured following the collapse of a bridge at a highway construction site in South Korea on Tuesday, according to officials.
Dramatic footage broadcast by local media showed a section of the bridge descending, resulting in a substantial cloud of smoke being released into the atmosphere.
As per the National Fire Agency’s statement, two people died, four sustained serious injuries, and one incurred a minor injury.
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Authorities are actively searching for three individuals who are trapped under the rubble, as mentioned.
An official from the interior ministry informed AFP that the injured individuals are being taken to medical facilities.
The incident occurred around 9:50 am in Anseong, located approximately 65 kilometers (40 miles) south of South Korea’s capital.
Acting President Choi Sang-mok has issued urgent orders to deploy all available resources and personnel for the rescue mission.
Data from Seoul’s labor ministry reveals that over 8,000 work-related fatalities were recorded in the nation between 2020 and 2023.
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