Two Children Die at Gokseong Water Facility

Tragedy struck at a water facility in Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do, where two children, aged 11 and 9, lost their lives after falling into the water. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of water safety management.

The accident occurred around 2:42 PM on the 21st at a water facility in Gokseong-gun. A report was received by 119 stating that two children had fallen into the water and collapsed. Emergency responders rushed the two children, who were siblings, to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident, securing CCTV footage from the vicinity of the scene.