Evacuation Order Issued After Shinansan Line Construction Site Collapse in Gwangmyeong 🚨

Following the collapse at the Shinansan Line 복선전철 (bokseon jeoncheol, double-track railway) construction site in Gwangmyeong, an evacuation order has been issued due to concerns about further collapses.

Key points:

• Location: Gwangmyeong, South Korea
• Event: Collapse at the Shinansan Line double-track railway construction site
• Impact: Evacuation order issued for residents within 50 meters of the site in the Guseongmal area
• Evacuees: 12 households, totaling 38 people
• Reason: Concerns about additional collapses due to continued ground subsidence and cracks following the initial incident on April 11th
• Current Status: Search operations are ongoing for one missing Posco E&C employee

Background: On April 11th, a collapse occurred at the Shinansan Line 복선전철 (bokseon jeoncheol, double-track railway) 5-2 construction site, operated by Posco E&C. 17 out of 19 workers escaped, one was rescued after 13 hours. Unfortunately, one employee remains missing.

Image of the collapsed construction site in Gwangmyeong (Source: Newssis)

The 광명시 (Gwangmyeong City) issued the evacuation order on April 14th, ensuring residents sought shelter in nearby accommodations and relatives’ homes. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and conduct search operations.