On the afternoon of the 28th, the piers and parts of the deck of the Boritdol Bridge, a marine pedestrian bridge in Janggi-ri, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk, have collapsed. [Photo=Yonhap News]An on-site investigation by relevant agencies to determine the cause of the collapse of the Boritdol Bridge in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, has begun in earnest.

The Donghae Regional Coast Guard and the National Forensic Service are conducting a joint inspection on the 3rd, focusing on the cause of the collapse as well as overall issues regarding design, construction, and facility management and supervision.

Based on the results of the inspection, the Coast Guard plans to determine whether any illegal activities occurred and will proceed with an investigation by booking relevant individuals if necessary.

The Donghae Coast Guard and the National Forensic Service announced that they began their joint on-site inspection at the Boritdol Bridge in Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, this afternoon.

They are examining the site and investigating the cause of the accident.

On the afternoon of the 28th, access to the Boritdol Bridge, a marine pedestrian bridge in Janggi-ri, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk, is restricted after the collapse of its piers and parts of its deck. No casualties have been reported since the accident occurred. [Photo=Yonhap News]The regional investigation unit of the Donghae Coast Guard is verifying overall details regarding the collapse of the marine pedestrian bridge.

They plan to investigate the cause of the collapse, including the fact that it occurred only 13 years after completion, as well as potential issues with design, construction, and Pohang City's management and supervision.