The Daegu Police Agency has established a dedicated investigation team following a ceiling collapse at a commercial building that injured 38 people.
The investigation team, led by the head of the regional investigation unit, includes 33 members from various departments, including the Major Disaster Investigation Unit, Scientific Investigation Unit, and Victim Support Team.
On October 11 at 9 a.m., police plan to conduct a joint on-site inspection with the National Forensic Service and other relevant agencies to determine the circumstances of the incident.
A police official stated, "We plan to investigate structural defects and compliance with safety measures through interviews with related parties."
Earlier that day, at approximately 10:16 a.m., part of the ceiling in the second floor of a four-story building in Gwan-eum-dong collapsed.
At the time of the incident, a company was selling kitchen supplies to elderly customers on the second floor. A total of 66 people present at the scene evacuated the building when the collapse occurred.
As a result, 38 individuals sustained minor injuries, with 9 of them transported to the hospital. All injured individuals are reported to be in stable condition.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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