Building Collapse at Seoul Jangwi 10 District Demolition Site... 1 Person Buried (Comprehensive)

Collapsed Jangwi 10 District Demolition Construction Building

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] At around 3:35 PM on the 30th, a building collapsed at the demolition site of Jangwi 10 District in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, causing a worker who was performing demolition work on the 4th floor to fall to the 3rd basement level and become buried.

According to the fire authorities, the building originally had 9 floors above ground and 3 basement levels, but demolition had progressed, leaving only up to the 5th floor above ground. Seven workers who were working with the buried worker, Mr. A, evacuated on their own. A fire official stated, "There is a risk of further building collapse, so we are currently removing falling debris and building rubble," adding, "Since the exact location of the buried Mr. A has not been confirmed, the operation is expected to take a long time. Nighttime rescue operations are being prepared."

The fire authorities issued Response Level 1 (mobilizing all equipment and personnel from the jurisdictional fire station). Under the command of the Seongbuk Fire Station chief, an emergency rescue control team has been formed with the police and district office, deploying special rescue teams and search and rescue dogs to conduct the search.

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