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Seven Workers Trapped in Seoul Construction Collapse

12/18/2025

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On December 18, 2025, seven workers were trapped after a collapse at a Shinansan Line site near Yeouido Station, Seoul.
The Yeongdeungpo Police Station received the report at 1:22 PM local time.
The collapse involved steel reinforcement bars about 80 meters underground.
One worker was found in cardiac arrest and transported to a hospital while CPR continued, as rescue teams work for the remaining workers, including one with minor injuries.

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On December 18, 2025, seven workers were trapped after a collapse at a Shinansan Line site near Yeouido Station, Seoul.
The Yeongdeungpo Police Station received the report at 1:22 PM local time.
The collapse involved steel reinforcement bars about 80 meters underground.
One worker was found in cardiac arrest and transported to a hospital while CPR continued, as rescue teams work for the remaining workers, including one with minor injuries.