Worker Killed in Sewer Pipeline Collapse Near Suseo Station in Seoul

An industrial accident occurred at a construction site near Suseo Station in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, resulting in the death of one worker who had been working at the site.

Seoul Suseo Police Station exterior. Photo by JaeHyun Park

According to the Seoul Suseo Police Station on May 27, at approximately 12:20 p.m. that day, three workers were buried by soil and debris during sewer pipeline renovation work at an apartment complex near Suseo Station in Gangnam-gu.

Police stated that three workers were on site at the time. Two managed to escape on their own, but a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest and ultimately passed away.

A police official said, "We will conduct a swift investigation."

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