Korail Employee Inspecting Tracks at Jungnang Station Killed by Train (Comprehensive)

On the afternoon of the 13th, when a heavy rain warning was issued for the Seoul area, citizens were moving while holding umbrellas amid the heavy rain. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] On the 13th, an employee of Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) who was inspecting the tracks at Jungnang Station on the Gyeongchun Line was struck and killed by a train.

According to KORAIL, a man in his 50s, Mr. A, was inspecting the tracks near Jungnang Station at around 4:24 PM when he was hit by a Chuncheon-bound ITX train and died. As a result, train operations were delayed for 23 minutes. Mr. A was reportedly checking for any track damage caused by heavy rain. The police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident by interviewing witnesses and others.

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