Karmactive Staff
A building-collapse-plaka-2/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>ceiling collapse at a supermarket in Daegu, South Korea, injured 36 to 38 people, depending on the report. Most injuries were minor, and officials had not identified the cause. Here is what fire officials reported and what remains open.
A section of ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in Gwaneum-dong, Buk-gu district of Daegu, South Korea. Korean news reports say a report of the collapse came in at 10:16 a.m. on Saturday, 10 October. Maeil Shinmun reported 38 minor injuries and nine people taken to hospital. Newsis reported 36 minor injuries and nine taken to hospital, and Asia Economy reported five taken to hospital. Sixty-six visitors left the building on their own. Police and fire officials said the exact collapse point and cause had not been determined.
Do not assume the building, or any other building, is safe or unsafe based on early reports. Inspection findings will establish the cause.
What is known and what is not
Fire officials said the ceiling fell from the second floor of a four-story building, and the material is believed to be gypsum. No cause has been published as of the reports reviewed here.
If you live in Daegu or are visiting, follow local fire and municipal notices. Avoid areas that authorities have cordoned off. Follow building-management and local-authority instructions; do not enter a restricted area.
