Korail Employee Dies After Being Crushed by Train During Shunting Operations at Uiwang Station

A tragic accident occurred at Uiwang Station on the Gyeongbu Line on the morning of August 29, resulting in the death of a Korail employee. The incident happened around 7:26 AM when the employee, identified as being in his 50s, was involved in shunting operations. Shunting involves connecting or disconnecting train cars, a critical but potentially hazardous task.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following reports of the accident. Upon their arrival, they confirmed that the employee had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the location. The exact circumstances leading to the employee being crushed by the train are still under investigation.

Korail, the national railway operator, and the Seoul Railway Special Investigation Corps have launched a joint investigation to determine the precise cause of the accident. They are examining all factors to understand how the incident occurred and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.