At least 36 people hurt after shopping mall ceiling collapses in Daegu
At least 36 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a shopping mall in the city of Daegu, fire officials said Saturday. The Daegu Fire Department said about 70 others evacuated the facility following the collapse, which was reported at 10:16 a.m. At least nine people received treatment at hospitals but no serious injuries were immediately reported, according…
A major incident occurred in Daegu on Saturday when a section of a supermarket ceiling collapsed, resulting in at least 36 people suffering minor injuries. The incident took place in the Buk District, according to the Daegu Fire and Safety Headquarters. The collapse was reported at approximately 10:16 a.m.
The Daegu Fire Department confirmed that approximately 70 individuals were evacuated from the mall following the incident. Among the injured, nine people required medical attention at local hospitals, though no serious injuries were immediately reported. Officials indicated that the injury count might increase in the coming hours.
Emergency responders were seen on the scene, working to clear debris from the second floor of the four-story building where the collapse occurred. The exact cause of the collapse remains unknown at this time.
President Lee Jae Myung's office stated that he directed officials to take all necessary measures to rescue affected individuals and to ensure a comprehensive response to the event.
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