Elementary School Student Severely Injured by Toppled Moving Ladder Truck

An elementary school student was seriously injured after a moving ladder truck toppled over at an apartment complex in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province.

At approximately 8:38 a.m. today (August 26), a moving ladder truck tipped over at an apartment complex in Dongnam-gu, Cheonan.

Due to the accident, a 7-year-old elementary student, identified as A, who was passing by the area, was crushed by the fallen ladder truck and sustained severe injuries.

Student A was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Police believe that the accident occurred while moving company workers were attempting to secure the ladder against the exterior wall to lift moving items to the 11th floor of a 28-story apartment building.

The police plan to book and investigate the moving company officials on charges of professional negligence resulting in injury.

A police official stated, "We plan to verify whether safety protocols were followed, including whether the ladder truck's outriggers and supports were properly installed."

(Photo: Provided by Chungnam Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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