One Worker Dead and Three Injured as Concrete Pumper Truck Overturns in Busan

At a new apartment construction site in Busan on the 21st, a concrete mixer truck overturned, resulting in one death and three injuries. (Photo by Busan Police Agency)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] A concrete placing machine toppled at a new apartment construction site in Busan, resulting in one death and three injuries.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency and the Fire and Disaster Headquarters, at 9:34 a.m. on the 21st, at the 10th floor of the SK View apartment construction site in Oncheon-dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan, a concrete placing machine being lifted to the upper floors suddenly fell to the ground, crushing four workers who were installing electrical wiring.

The 119 rescue team arrived and rescued all four workers after about an hour and 30 minutes, transporting them to the hospital. However, Mr. A (53), who was trapped under the placing machine, was unconscious when rescued and received cardiopulmonary resuscitation but died.

The other three sustained injuries to their heads and shoulders and are receiving treatment, but their lives are not in danger.

The police believe the accident occurred due to damage to the lower support of the concrete placing equipment and are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident. The police are also checking for negligence, including compliance with safety regulations, with the construction company and others involved.

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