Politics · South Korea · 1 day ago
Ceiling collapse in Daegu injures 38, sends nine to hospital
Part of a ceiling fell on the second floor of a four-storey building in Daegu, South Korea, at about 10:16 a.m.
on October 10.
The building was being used for a kitchenware sales event for older people, according to a related headline included in the report.
Fire officials said 66 people evacuated and 38 suffered minor injuries.
Nine of those injured were taken to hospital.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook ordered officials to arrange nearby medical care and use available staff and equipment for rescue work.
She also told Daegu city officials to support injured people, investigate why the ceiling fell and work to prevent a repeat.
The available information does not say what caused the collapse or describe any further response.
Part of a ceiling fell inside a store in Daegu, injuring 38 people.
Nine of those injured were taken to hospital.
A total of 66 people evacuated from the scene.
The incident happened on the second floor of a four-story building in Daegu’s Buk-gu district.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook called for swift medical transfers, rescue efforts and steps to prevent a recurrence.
- Who
- Thirty-eight people were injured; 66 people evacuated. Nine injured people were taken to hospital.
- What
- Part of a ceiling finish fell inside a store.
- When
- October 10, at about 10:16 a.m.
- Where
- The second floor of a four-story building in Buk-gu, Daegu, South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated
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Use all available equipment and personnel and do your utmost to rescue people until the very end
Do your utmost to provide treatment for the injured, psychological support, investigate the cause of the accident and prevent a recurrence
Part of the ceiling finish fell from the second floor of a building in Daegu’s Buk-gu district, and 66 people evacuated.
Fire authorities reported that 38 people had minor injuries and nine were taken to hospital.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook received a report on the incident and issued instructions to government agencies and Daegu City.
- Injured
- 38 people, all with minor injuries
- Hospitalized
- 9 people
- Evacuated
- 66 people
- Location
- Second floor of a four-story building in Buk-gu, Daegu
- Incident time
- About 10:16 a.m. on October 10, 2026
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