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.