A bridge under construction collapsed in Cheonan, South Korea, killing two workers and injuring several others. Authorities are carrying out rescue operations.
CHEONAN: A tragic accident occurred in South Korea as a bridge under construction collapsed on a highway, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Authorities have launched rescue operations to assist those trapped under the debris.
The incident took place on Tuesday morning in Cheonan, a city located south of the capital Seoul. Construction work was underway on an expressway, and at around 9:49 AM, workers were using a crane to transport a 50-meter-long steel structure meant to support the bridge. During the process, the already assembled metal framework suddenly collapsed, causing a chain reaction.
Two workers lost their lives on the spot, while five others sustained injuries. Among the injured, four are reported to be in critical condition. Authorities believe that more individuals may still be trapped under the debris. Rescue teams are working intensively to extract those stuck beneath the wreckage. Meanwhile, the injured have been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Visuals of the collapsing bridge have surfaced online and are rapidly going viral. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident while continuing rescue and relief operations at the site.
