Collapsing with Seizures While Heading Home: Heatwave Emergencies Across the Country

Citizens have been collapsing while walking and workers have suffered seizures at construction sites due to the heatwave over the past weekend, prompting urgent warnings for public safety.
According to fire authorities, a man in his 60s, identified as A, suddenly collapsed with seizures at 5:00 PM on July 12 while heading home after working at a construction site in Deogyang-gu, Goyang.
Fire authorities believe A suffered heat cramps from working in the extreme heat and transported him to a hospital.
On the same day at 1:15 PM, a report was received that a man in his 60s was shivering and complaining of dizziness on an apartment bench in Goyang. Around the same time, an 80-year-old man in Goyang suffered an accident where he suddenly felt dizzy and fell after walking for about two hours.
Fire authorities diagnosed their symptoms as heat exhaustion caused by high temperatures and transported them to a hospital.
Heatwave warnings were in effect for Goyang and Namyangju, while heatwave advisories were issued for Uijeongbu, Guri, Pocheon, Dongducheon, Yeoncheon, and Paju in the northern Gyeonggi region.
Heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke and heat exhaustion can be fatal, requiring extreme caution and preparation.
When the sweltering heat begins, outdoor activities should be minimized. People should seek shelter in designated cooling centers, shaded areas, or air-conditioned facilities to stay hydrated and rest.
In particular, it is crucial to check on the safety of vulnerable groups, such as elderly people living alone. If symptoms suspected of heat-related illness, such as dizziness or headaches, occur, one should immediately call 119 and move to a cool place.
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