Ceiling collapse at Daegu building injures 36
Thirty-eight people suffered minor injuries Saturday when part of a ceiling collapsed at a building in Daegu, fire authorities said. According to the Daegu Fire and Safety Headquarters and the Buk District Office, the incident occurred at around 10:16 a.m. on the second floor of a four-story building in Gwaneum-dong, Buk District. At the time, a vendor was selling kitchenware and other goods to…
A ceiling collapse at a four-story building in Daegu on Saturday resulted in minor injuries to 36 people, authorities reported. The incident unfolded around 10:16 a.m. on the second floor, where a vendor was selling kitchenware and goods to elderly customers. Upon noticing a section of the ceiling's finishing material falling, all 66 occupants promptly evacuated the building.
A total of 36 individuals sustained minor injuries, with nine requiring hospitalization. The injuries were not considered life-threatening. Firefighters from the Daegu Fire and Safety Headquarters, along with personnel from the Buk District Office, responded to the scene. They dispatched 14 vehicles and 60 personnel to conduct a thorough search and implement safety measures.
Following the evacuation, a comprehensive search found no further casualties. Police officers were also deployed around the site to manage traffic. The building, constructed in 1994, previously housed a grocery store on the first floor, which had suspended operations.
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