Sinkhole in Seoul Nearly Causes Major Disaster: Gas Pipe Exposed
On August 29, a sinkhole in Seoul's Seongnam-ro area caused a vehicle to fall in, injuring the driver and a passenger. On August 29, a sinkhole in Seoul's Seongnam-ro area caused a vehicle to fall in, injuring the driver and a passenger. The incident occurred in a location where a city gas pipe was buried, raising fears of a potential major disaster. This blog post details the incident, its causes, and the risks associated with such events. 1. Incident Overview On the morning of August 29, at 11:26 AM, a sinkhole appeared on Seongnam-ro in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun District, Seoul. The sinkhole measured 6 meters in width, 4 meters in length, and 2.5 meters in depth. A Tivoli vehicle traveling on the road tilted to the left and fell into the hole. As a result of the incident, the 80-year-old male driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The 70-year-old female passenger was found in a state of cardiac arrest but regained a pulse after receiving C...