Tower Crane Collapse at New Construction Site in Songdo, Incheon... 1 Dead, 1 Buried

Tower Crane Collapse at New Construction Site in Songdo, Incheon [Photo by Incheon Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] At around 8:32 a.m. on the 3rd, a tower crane collapsed at a construction site of a newly built building in Songdo International City, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon.

As a result of the accident, Kang Mo (59), who was working at the site, died on the spot, and Kim Mo (51) is buried under debris and other structures. Another worker, Choi Mo (35), injured his arm and was taken to a nearby hospital.

The accident occurred at the construction site of the new office building of a cutting tool manufacturer in Songdo International City. After receiving a 119 emergency call, more than 30 police officers and firefighters dispatched to the scene are conducting rescue operations for the buried victims using equipment such as aerial articulating platforms and pumps.

The police and fire authorities estimate that the tower crane toppled after the middle section broke during work, and they are investigating the exact cause of the accident by questioning those related to the construction site.

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