South Korea Tragedy: 36 Injured After Ceiling Plaster Collapses At Daegu Shopping Mall, 70 Evacuated As Rescue Teams Respond
· Free Press Journal
Seoul: At least 36 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a shopping mall in South Korea's Daegu city, fire officials said Saturday.
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사고가 난 곳은 대구시 북구 관음동 k마트 2층입니다. 천장 마감재가 떨어져 내려 앉았습니다. 건물 내부에 있던 66명이 스스로 대피했고, 현재까지 36명 경상, 9명 병원 이송으로 잠정 파악됐습니다.
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The Daegu Fire Department said about 70 others evacuated the facility following the collapse, which was reported at 10:16 a.m.
At least nine people received treatment at hospitals but no serious injuries were immediately reported, according to officials, who said the injury toll could rise.
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The office of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he instructed officials to make every effort to rescue people and ensure a thorough response to the collapse.
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