Building Collapse Accident During Demolition, Gwangju Police Agency Investigation Team Formed

Joint Investigation with National Forensic Service on the Afternoon of the 10th... Investigation into Compliance with Safety Rules and Negligence

A five-story building under demolition in the redevelopment area of Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, collapsed and crushed a city bus passing by on the road, prompting the fire authorities to carry out rescue operations. Photo by Reader Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency will investigate the collapse of a building under demolition in the redevelopment area of Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, which resulted in multiple casualties.

On the 9th, the Gwangju Police Agency announced that it has formed and is operating a dedicated investigation team led by the head of the criminal division.

The investigation team plans to conduct a joint on-site inspection with the National Forensic Service on the afternoon of the 10th.

Through the joint inspection, they plan to conduct a detailed investigation into whether safety regulations were followed during the demolition process and if there was any negligence.

Meanwhile, at around 4:20 PM on the same day, a five-story building under demolition collapsed, crushing a city bus.

As of 8 PM, 9 people have died and 8 have been seriously injured and transported to hospitals due to the accident.

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