Electrocution Fatality During Electrical Room Work at Yeonsinnae Station on Seoul Subway Line 3

Electric Shock Accident in Electrical Room at Yeonsinnae Station Line 3 Around 1:36 AM on the 9th
Employee Electrocuted During Electrical Room Work, CPR Performed and Transported to Hospital but Passed Away
Initial Response Team Established and Investigating... "We Will Do Our Best to Identify the Cause and Prepare Countermeasures"

At around 1:36 AM on the 9th, an accident occurred at the Yeonsinnae electrical room on Subway Line 3, where three electrical workers from Seoul Metro were attaching cable identification stickers inside a distribution panel and came into contact with a live part, resulting in the electrocution and death of Mr. Lee (53).

Immediately after the accident in the early morning, the company officials called 119, conducted a 119 video call, and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation before transporting the worker to Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital in Yeonsinnae, but he was pronounced dead around 2:40 AM.

A safety investigation official from the company arrived at the scene around 3:40 AM, conducted an accident investigation, and immediately established an on-site accident response headquarters, making every effort to determine the cause of the accident.

A company representative stated, “The company expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved family regarding this accident and plans to provide follow-up support with the highest respect.” They also added, “We will do our utmost to promptly identify the cause of this accident and establish thorough measures to prevent recurrence.”