'Cause of Death for Victims of Gwangju Apartment Collapse: Initial Findings of Multiple Injuries'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The cause of death of the victim in the collapse accident of the newly constructed apartment in Hwajeong-dong, Gwangju, was found to be 'multiple injuries' according to the autopsy opinion.

On the 16th, according to the Gwangju police and search authorities, among the six missing persons, the first discovered and extracted was a man in his 60s, Mr. A. The National Forensic Service's autopsy results indicated in the preliminary report notified to the authorities that death was presumed due to multiple injuries.

Although it is expected to take some time before the official detailed autopsy results are released, the authorities handed over the body to the bereaved family that morning, as death due to the accident was clear.

Mr. A's family is reported to have moved to the metropolitan area, where they have relatives, to hold a private funeral.

At around 3:46 p.m. on the 11th, the exterior wall of floors 23 to 38 of Building 201 of Hwajeong-dong I-Park, under construction by Hyundai Development Company in Gwangju, collapsed, resulting in six people going missing.

Among the missing, one person's location was identified on the morning of the 12th, but due to the large amount of debris such as rebar and concrete, Mr. A was only rescued by the afternoon of the following day.

Mr. A, rescued in a state of cardiac arrest, was immediately transported to the hospital and was pronounced dead.

Although it has been six days since the collapse accident, the whereabouts of the other five missing persons, excluding Mr. A, have not yet been found.

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