The bridge under construction in Anseong of Gyeonggi-do crashed on February 25, 2025. Four workers were killed and six others injured. This led to serious concerns on building safety standards in South Korea. The cause of the collapse is being investigated jointly by the concerned authorities.

Casualties and Rescue Operations

Ten employees were working on the bridge at the time of the incident in the course of a deck installation. It suddenly fell, prompting a downward plunge of the workers. A large force of emergency responders was stationed to rescue the men: 150 firefighters and three helicopters.

Among the victims, were two Chinese nationals and, finally, are South Korean workers. The injured were regularly transported to a local hospital, some with critical injuries.

Key Investigative Areas

A joint investigation team consisting of government officials, engineers, and safety experts was formed to investigate issues regarding structural soundness, construction methods, and potential causes of the collapse. The primary areas of focus include:

Structural Soundness & Material Flaws

Investigators are looking into whether the bridge had suffered from degradation of materials, design faults, or construction materials that were of poor quality. Concrete samples and steel reinforcements are to be analyzed for signs of degradation.

Compliance with Safety Standards

Authorities are reviewing if the project adhered to universally recognized safety practices, as some of the previous inspection reports indicated that there were problems. If found guilty of negligence, contractors and supervising agencies could face legal action.

External Factors-Overloading

The experts are also considering extreme loading, the influence of the environment, or the atmospheric conditions contributing to the collapse. Any failures concerning either the loading or unpredicted stresses on the structure could have started the disaster.

Government and Public Reaction

The government of South Korea promised to attack construction site safety measures for a work plan to avoid future occurrence. Hyundai Engineering, the main contractor for the project, expressed agony over the tragedy and decided to cooperate fully with the ensuing investigations.