A motorway bridge collapse in Anseong, approximately 70 kilometers (43.5 miles) from Seoul, has resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and left seven others injured. The incident occurred on Tuesday when five 50-meter steel support structures fell sequentially after being lifted into position by a crane, as reported by Yonhap news agency. The dramatic collapse was recorded by a rear-facing dashcam of a vehicle traveling on a road beneath the bridge.
According to the national fire agency, three people have died, and six others sustained injuries, with five in critical condition. Other reports indicate that the total number of injured may be seven. Rescue teams are currently searching for another individual believed to be trapped under the debris at the site.
Rescue workers have been seen sifting through twisted metal and broken concrete slabs beneath the bridge’s columns in their efforts to locate survivors. South Korea’s acting president, Choi Sang-mok, has called for the mobilization of all available personnel and resources to assist in the rescue of any missing individuals and to ensure public safety. The transport ministry has also dispatched officials to the scene to aid in the response efforts.
