Event Brief
Seoul overpass collapse during demolition kills 1
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: An overpass road deck collapsed during demolition in western Seoul, killing one and injuring five; rail services were suspended.
WHO: Fire authorities and Seoul city officials
WHAT: Part of the road deck of the Seosomun overpass collapsed during demolition work, trapping people and disrupting rail services.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM ET
WHERE: Seosomun overpass demolition site, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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