Two injured as bridge under construction collapses in Busan

Two workers sustained injuries when a portion of a bridge collapsed during construction in Busan, South Korea. The incident occurred at approximately 8:42 a.m. on June 11 within the construction zone of the Eco-Delta City Phase 3, Section 3, located in Daeyeo 2-dong, Gangseo-gu.

Emergency services responded swiftly, with 119 rescue teams transporting the injured individuals, identified as a 44-year-old and a 60-year-old, to a local hospital. Authorities reported that both workers are in stable condition and their lives are not in danger.

According to initial reports from police and other sources, the collapse involved girders on a bridge being built across the Pyeonggang stream. Girders are structural components that support a bridge's deck and superstructure.

Authorities are currently investigating the precise cause of the collapse to determine the factors that led to the structural failure. The investigation aims to prevent similar accidents in the future.