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Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Falling 4 Meters Near Hoengseong Bridge

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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Newswire Official statement Under investigation
  • A 22-year-old man was taken to a hospital after his motorcycle fell about four meters near a bridge in Hoengseong, Gangwon Province.
  • Fire officials believe glare from sunlight may have temporarily blocked his view, while police investigate the exact circumstances.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after falling about four meters near a bridge in Hoengseong, Gangwon Province.

The accident occurred near a bridge in Seokhwa-ri, Seowon-myeon, at about 5:31 p.m. on the previous day, according to the Gangwon Provincial Fire Headquarters.

The man, identified only by his surname initial as A, complained of abdominal pain and was taken to a hospital in Wonju. Fire officials believe he may have lost sight of the road momentarily because of intense sunlight. Police are investigating the precise circumstances.

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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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