Roughter collapsed forward, killing one in South Korea

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A 25-tonne roughter working at a factory building in Yongdu-ri, Gongdo-eup, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea has tipped forward on 24th May at 2.30pm in the afternoon. killing one worker in his 60s.

The another four workers has suffered broken legs, fingers and forehead while the crane operator suffered a chest injury.

It was believed that the workers are for the movers company and they are moving the 3-tonne mechanical equipment into the 3rd storey of factory when the crane suddenly tipped over and falls forward.

The police and fire department are deployed and investigation is undergoing to determine the root of the accident.

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