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Forensic team inspects Daegu supermarket after ceiling collapse
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Forensic team inspects Daegu supermarket after ceiling collapse

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  • Investigators from the National Forensic Service and police conducted a joint inspection at a four-story commercial building in Gwaneum-dong, Daegu, on Sunday to determine the cause of a ceiling collapse the previous day that left 38 people with minor injuries.
  • All 66 people inside the supermarket evacuated after the second-floor ceiling partially collapsed at 10:16 a.m.
  • Saturday, with nine people injured and taken to hospitals, none in critical condition.

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Why It Matters

A ceiling partially collapsed in a four-story commercial building in Gwaneum-dong, Daegu, on Saturday morning, prompting an evacuation and injuries.

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Investigators from the National Forensic Service and police conduct a joint inspection at a four-story commercial building in Gwaneum-dong, Daegu, on Sunday to determine the cause of a ceiling collapse the previous day that left 38 people with minor injuries.

All 66 people inside the supermarket evacuated after the second-floor ceiling partially collapsed at 10:16 a.m. Saturday, said fire officials. Nine people were injured and taken to hospitals; none were in critical condition.

Open Questions

  • What caused the ceiling collapse?
  • Was the building up to safety code?
  • Will there be any legal consequences for building management?

Related Topics

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OrganizationsNational Forensic Servicepolicefire officials
PlacesGwaneum-dong, Daegufour-story commercial building
Topicsgwaneum-dongceiling collapsesupermarketnational forensic servicepolice inspectionminor injuries
This article was originally published by Korea Herald.

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