Female Drunk Driver in Her 30s Rams into Seoul Metro Worker, 1 Dead

Around 2 AM on the 24th, a suspected drunk 30-year-old female driver collided with a crane during soundproof wall dismantling between Hanyang University and Ttukseom on Seoul Subway Line 2, resulting in 1 worker's death

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] An incident occurred at Seoul Metro where one worker died.

A female drunk driver in her 30s hit and killed a male worker in his 60s around 2 a.m. on the 24th while he was dismantling the soundproof wall between Hanyang University and Ttukseom stations on Seoul Subway Line 2.

The driver is presumed to have been intoxicated.

After the accident, police and 119 emergency responders arrived and took action, and it is reported that train operations were not affected.

Accordingly, the company executives remain on high alert as another major accident resulting in a worker's death has occurred following the death of a disabled person at Bucheon Sangdong Station.

In particular, the company is concerned about safety management measures such as road closures and the placement of signal personnel.

However, a company official stated, "We installed construction guide signs and rubber cones at the site and also deployed guides."

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