In the blink of an eye, Kameiwa Rock on Ulleungdo collapses, leaving tourists seriously and slightly injured - South Korea

Tourists were seriously injured when Turtle Rock, a famous tourist spot in Ulleung County, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, collapsed.
According to the Gyeongsangbuk-do Fire Department and other sources, on the 2nd, at around 6:56 a.m. on the same day, the
) The top of Kameiwa Rock in Namyang-ri, Myeon, collapsed, and a 400-ton rockfall hit four tourists nearby.
As a result, a woman in her 20s suffered serious head injuries. this
The woman showed symptoms of cerebral hemorrhage and was taken to Pohang Hospital by HYERI copter. Another woman in her 20s and two men in their 30s suffered minor injuries. The three people with minor injuries were taken to a nearby hospital.
He was sent to the hospital for treatment, and his injuries were not found to be life-threatening. These tourists were camping in Kameiwa Square with tents during the mid-autumn celebration (Chuseok, mid-autumn festival) holidays.
I met with an accident. It was learned that one electric car parked nearby was also damaged in the accident. In June last year, a rockfall occurred at Kameiwa's face-shaped part.
be. Kameiwa is one of the 23 famous spots in the Ulleungdo Dokdo (Japanese name: Takeshima) National Geological Park and has been selected as a must-see course. This rockfall is also presumed to have occurred naturally.
An Ulleung County official said, ``The accident occurred where there is a rockfall warning sign,'' and ``We are constantly informing residents and tourists that this is a dangerous area, but we do not have the authority to forcefully control the area.''
Meanwhile, Ulleung County mobilized a hydraulic excavator and other equipment to remove the damaged vehicle and some debris. Currently, access to the area around Kameiwa is restricted due to the risk of further collapse.