At least 36 people hurt after shopping mall ceiling collapses in South Korea’s Daegu city

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A ceiling collapse at a shopping mall in Daegu city, South Korea, left at least 36 people with minor injuries on Saturday morning, according to fire officials. The incident occurred around 10:16 a.m. and prompted the evacuation of approximately 70 individuals from the facility.

About nine people received medical attention at nearby hospitals, but no serious injuries were immediately reported. The injury count might increase as further assessments are conducted. Emergency rescuers were seen combing through the debris on the second floor of the four-story building following the collapse, though the cause of the incident remains unclear at this time.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's office confirmed that officials were directed to make every effort to rescue those affected and manage the situation thoroughly.