Collapse During Construction on Anseong Expressway in Gyeonggi... 10 Casualties (Comprehensive)

Three Seriously Injured Being Transported by Fire Department Helicopter

Yonhap News

At around 9:49 a.m. on the 25th, a collapse accident occurred during construction on the Seoul-Sejong Expressway, resulting in 10 people being injured or killed.

According to the Fire Department, the accident was reported near 6-9 Sanpyeong-ri, Seoun-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do. Firefighters arrived at the scene at 9:59 a.m., declared a Level 2 response at around 10:03 a.m., and issued a national fire mobilization order at 10:15 a.m.

Accordingly, the Gyeonggi Fire Department, Chungbuk Fire Department, and the Central 119 Rescue Headquarters (Chungcheong Gangwon 119 Special Rescue Team, Capital Region 119 Special Rescue Team, Siheung 119 Chemical Rescue Center, Seosan 119 Chemical Rescue Center) were dispatched to carry out rescue operations.

As a result of the accident, 2 people have died so far, 6 are seriously injured, and 1 has minor injuries. One person is buried and currently being rescued. Three of the seriously injured are being transported by fire department helicopter.

The fire authorities estimate that the accident occurred due to the collapse of a structure above a bridge pier during expressway construction.

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