Building Collapse During Demolition in Gwangju, Crushing City Bus and Other Vehicles... Rescue Underway

At around 4:20 PM on the 9th, a building under demolition collapsed in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, crushing a city bus and two vehicles. Photo by Reader Provided

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Around 4:20 PM on the 9th, a building under demolition collapsed in Hakdong, Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.

The debris from the collapsed building covered a passing city bus and two cars, and reports have been received that a worker was buried.

The fire authorities are conducting rescue operations.