Soil Collapse at Road Repair Site in Pungdong, Goyang: One Dead, One Rescued

At around 12:21 PM on the 26th, two workers were buried due to a soil collapse while working at a road repair site in Pungdong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do.

At around 12:21 PM on the 26th, two workers were buried due to a soil collapse while working at a road repair site in Pungdong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do. Firefighters are conducting rescue operations. Provided by Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

According to fire authorities, the accident occurred at approximately 12:21 PM on the same day, when a sudden soil collapse buried Mr. A (62) and Mr. B (64) while they were working.

The fire department, which received a report at around 12:27 PM, arrived at the scene at 12:31 PM and began rescue operations. However, the rescue efforts were hampered by concerns about further collapses. The rescue team first rescued Mr. B at 12:54 PM, and fortunately, he was reported to be conscious.

Subsequently, at around 1:57 PM, Mr. A was rescued, but he was in cardiac arrest and had suffered severe facial injuries.

The fire authorities performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on Mr. A and transported him urgently to the hospital.

A fire department official stated, "Despite the risk of additional collapses, the rescue team proceeded with the rescue operations swiftly," adding, "The exact cause of the accident is being investigated by the relevant authorities."

The police, city hall, and other relevant agencies are investigating the circumstances of the accident and plan to check for any negligence in safety management.