Building Collapse in Gwangju Buries Bus and Passenger Car... 3 Dead, 7 Rescued

Around 4:20 PM on the 9th, a building under demolition collapsed in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and the debris covered a city bus and two vehicles. Photo by Reader Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] At around 4:20 PM on the 9th, a building under demolition collapsed in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.

The debris from the collapsed building covered a passing city bus and two cars, and reports have been received that a worker was buried.

The fire authorities reported that about 10 passengers were on the city bus, while the other two vehicles were completely buried, and the number of occupants is unknown.

Currently, three people have died and seven have been rescued.

The fire authorities are conducting additional rescue operations.

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