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Pohang Bridge Collapses Into Sea; 17 Rescued After Being Isolated

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A pedestrian bridge in Pohang, South Korea, collapsed into the sea, temporarily isolating 17 people.
  • All individuals, including tourists and anglers, were safely rescued by emergency services using civilian fishing boats.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, analyzing CCTV footage to determine if anyone was on the bridge at the time of the incident.

A pedestrian bridge in Pohang, South Korea, collapsed into the sea on Tuesday, leading to the temporary isolation of 17 people. The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at the Boritdolgyo bridge in Janggil-ri, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang City.

Emergency services responded swiftly after receiving a 119 report. They mobilized civilian fishing boats and other resources to rescue all 17 individuals who had been on the bridge and found themselves cut off by the collapse. Fortunately, all were brought to safety without injury.

The Boritdolgyo bridge, measuring 170 meters long and 4.5 meters wide, was completed in late 2013 and is a popular spot for walkers and anglers. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to ascertain the exact cause of the collapse and to confirm that no one was crossing the bridge at the moment it gave way. A underwater search is also being conducted as a precautionary measure.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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