17 Rescued After Boritdol Bridge Collapses in Pohang with No Casualties Reported

Seventeen people, including tourists and anglers, were temporarily trapped and later safely rescued after a marine pedestrian bridge collapsed in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province.

According to the Pohang Coast Guard and other authorities, a report was received at around 1:20 p.m. today (July 28) stating that the Boritdol Bridge in Janggiri, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang, had collapsed, leaving people stranded.

Authorities deployed rubber boats and other equipment to rescue all 17 tourists and anglers, transporting them safely to Janggiri Port.

No casualties have been reported so far from the accident.

According to closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the vicinity, it was confirmed that no one was crossing the bridge at the time of the collapse.

Fire authorities conducted an initial underwater search near the accident site using rescue diving equipment, confirming that no victims were found.

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