Police Launch Investigation into Collapse and Death at Anseong Shopping Center Building

Investigation Launched into Collapse of Anseong Shopping Center Building

The police authorities have initiated a compulsory investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy that occurred with the collapse and subsequent fatality of a newly constructed shopping center building in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do.

Search and Seizure Conducted at Construction-Related Companies

The investigation team, appointed by the South Gyeonggi Police Agency, focusing on the collapse of the Anseong new shopping mall construction site, began executing search and seizure operations at eight different locations. These locations include various companies associated with the construction industry in Osan City, Gyeonggi Province. The search commenced from 5:40 pm onwards on the 11th of the current month.

Meanwhile, six individuals identified as primary subjects in the investigation have been subjected to travel bans, prohibiting them from leaving the nation.

Autopsies Confirm Cause of Death for Two Workers

The National Organization for Scientific Research conducted autopsies this morning at its Wonju head office on the two unfortunate workers who lost their lives in the incident. The results indicated that the cause of death for both individuals was determined to be brain damage and suffocation resulting from severe trauma.

Collaborative Site Inspection Planned for Next Week

On the upcoming Wednesday, various agencies including the police, the National Forensic Service, the Homeland Security Management Service of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Occupational Safety and Health Corporation will join forces to carry out a thorough on-site inspection of the incident location.

Details of the Tragic Incident

The incident took place on the 9th at a new construction site for a 9-story commercial building in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do. During the pouring of concrete on the 9th floor, the floor abruptly collapsed, tragically resulting in the death of two workers who were located on the lower floor. Additionally, four others suffered injuries in the incident.

The two victims were brothers of Vietnamese nationality, aged in their 20s and 30s.

The police have launched a mandatory investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident in relation to the collapse and death of a new shopping center building in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do.

The investigation team for the Anseong new shopping mall construction site collapse organized by the South Gyeonggi Police Agency is conducting a search and seizure of eight locations, including construction-related companies in Osan City, Gyeonggi Province, from about 5:40pm onwards. the 11th.

In addition, six people, who are the main targets of the investigation, were banned from leaving the country and prevented from leaving the country.

For the two workers who died, an autopsy was carried out at the Wonju head office of the National Organization for Scientific Research at 9:30 this morning, and verbal conclusions were reached that the cause of death was brain damage and suffocation due to trauma.

Next Wednesday, the police, the National Forensic Service, the Homeland Security Management Service of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Occupational Safety and Health Corporation will take part in a joint on-site inspection.

On the 9th, at a new construction site for a 9-story commercial building in Anseong, Gyeonggi-do, during concrete pouring work on the 9th floor, the floor collapsed and two workers working on the lower floor were crushed to death and four others. injured them.

The two buried workers were brothers in their 20s and 30s of Vietnamese nationality.

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