Three people were killed and three injured when an overpass under demolition collapsed during a safety inspection in western Seoul. Officials said debris fell onto nearby tracks and disrupted rail service near Seoul Station.
Three people were killed and three others were injured on Tuesday when an overpass under demolition collapsed during a safety inspection in western Seoul, according to reported accounts from local officials and news agencies.
The collapse happened at a demolition site in Seodaemun District, near Seoul Station. AP reported that workers had paused demolition work when the structure failed during an inspection.
Debris fell onto nearby tracks, disrupting rail service in the area. Seoul city also issued a traffic notice and arranged bus service adjustments after the accident.
The incident prompted an emergency response and an investigation into what caused the structure to fail. Early reports varied on the casualty count, but later reporting settled on three dead and three injured.
Authorities have not yet given a public explanation for the collapse. The site remained an immediate focus of response efforts as officials worked to clear damage and manage transport disruptions.
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