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Flash of Light: Crow Hits High-Voltage Line, Causing Momentary Power Outage

Yoo Younggyu

Published : Jul 10, 2026 6:42 AM


Momentary power outage in Bundang (Photo: Provided by reader, Yonhap News)
▲ Momentary power outage in Bundang

A momentary power outage occurred near the Daewangpangyo Interchange in Bundang-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, at approximately 3:40 p.m. yesterday (July 9) after a crow made contact with a high-voltage power line.

The crow was killed instantly by electrocution, and parts of Sangjeok-dong, Geumto-dong, and Godeung-dong experienced a power cut lasting about one second.

Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) stated that there was no damage to equipment or any further impact.

(Photo: Provided by reader, Yonhap News)