Death toll from bridge disaster in South Korea rises to 4
The number of deaths from the bridge disaster in South Korea is increasing. It was reported that the number of workers who lost their lives as a result of the collapse of a highway bridge under construction in the city of Anseong has risen to four.
It was stated that 5 of the 6 injured workers are in serious condition and their treatment is continuing.
The construction company apologized for the incident. "We are actively cooperating with the relevant authorities to quickly repair the area and conduct a thorough investigation into the exact cause of the accident," the statement said.
The bridge under construction on the Seoul-Sejong Expressway collapsed at around 09:50 local time when five 50-meter-high load-bearing beams collapsed. 10 workers at the construction site were trapped under the collapsed bridge.
The investigation into the accident continues.
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