Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, rushed to the site of the subsidence (ground collapse) at the crosswalk in front of 133 Yanghwa-ro at 7 p.m. on the 13th and took swift action.
Upon receiving the report, the Mapo District's relevant department's on-site response team immediately dispatched to the scene and, together with the fire station and police station, implemented safety measures and controlled traffic to prevent secondary damage.
Currently, Mapo District is focusing on identifying the cause of the subsidence to ensure the safety of residents and is conducting a thorough investigation around the cavity to prevent further subsidence.
At the site, Park Gang-su, Mayor of Mapo District, said, “Please devote all efforts to thorough and prompt measures to prevent additional accidents around the subsided ground,” and added, “Mapo District believes that ‘overreacting is better when it comes to safety,’ and will protect residents' safety by promptly responding with related agencies through the ‘Safety Mapo Hotline’ in case of any accidents.”
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