Another Sinkhole in Mapo-gu, Seoul... 40cm Diameter Occurs in Front of Aeogae Station

Reported Around 8:50 a.m.,
Traffic Currently Restricted

As sinkhole incidents continue across the country, another sinkhole has occurred near Aeogae Station on Seoul Subway Line 5 in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

On the 13th, a sinkhole measuring 40cm in diameter and 1.3m in depth occurred on the roadway in front of Aeogae Station on Seoul Subway Line 5 in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

On the 13th, a sinkhole measuring 40 cm in diameter and 1.3 m deep occurred on the road in front of Aeogae Station on Seoul Subway Line 5 in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Photo by a local resident

At around 8:50 a.m. that day, the Mapo Police Station received a related report and is controlling traffic on the four lanes in front of Aeogae Station.

Currently, the Western Road Office is digging the ground at the sinkhole site to investigate the exact cause and extent of the damage.

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