Gwangju Collapse Accident 'Construction Accident Response Headquarters' Upgraded... Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport 1st Vice Minister in Command

The site of the collapse accident that occurred on the 11th at the Hyundai I-Park new construction site in Hwajeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju [Image source=Yonhap News]

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 13th that it has formed a Construction Accident Response Headquarters, led by the First Vice Minister of the Ministry, to actively respond to the collapse accident at Hyundai I'Park in Hwajeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju.

Previously, the Ministry had formed an Accident Response Team led by the Director of the Construction Policy Bureau to support the investigation into the cause of the Hyundai I'Park accident. However, as public anxiety grew and rescue operations were delayed, the team was elevated to the Construction Accident Response Headquarters.

The Construction Accident Response Headquarters will first focus on securing safety at the site by reviewing the structural safety of tower cranes and remaining structures, followed by technical reviews of necessary measures to concentrate on accident recovery.

The Ministry explained, "We plan to actively support the Accident Investigation Committee to thoroughly investigate and identify the cause of the accident, and based on the committee's findings, prepare measures to prevent recurrence."

The Construction Accident Response Headquarters will operate until the accident situation is resolved.

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