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Bridge Collapse on South Korean Highway Construction Site Kills at Least Four

The tragedy near Anseong also left six injured, including five in critical condition, as rescue efforts continue for a missing worker.

  • A bridge under construction for a highway in Anseong, South Korea, collapsed, killing at least four workers and injuring six others.
  • Five of the injured workers are in critical condition, and rescuers are searching for one person still reported missing.
  • The collapse occurred approximately 65 kilometers south of Seoul, with dramatic footage showing large sections of the bridge falling within seconds.
  • Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the incident, but reports indicate that 50-meter-long steel beams crucial to the bridge's stability gave way.
  • South Korea's interim president has directed emergency responders to utilize all available resources for rescue and recovery efforts.
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