17 rescued after Pohang bridge collapse cuts off route to shore

Seventeen people were rescued Tuesday afternoon after a pedestrian bridge connecting the mainland to an observation deck collapsed in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, cutting off their only route back to shore.

No one was injured.

Part of the Boritdol Bridge at Janggil-ri Complex Fishing Park in southern Pohang collapsed at around 1:15 p.m., according to the Gyeongbuk Fire Service Headquarters.

Public access to the bridge had been restricted since May 29 after cracks were found in several sect ...