A view of the Samseong-dong area in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, from the 24th-floor lounge of Park Hyatt Seoul. High-rise buildings such as COEX and Trade Tower are visible around Yeongdongdaero.

At a construction site near COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, a large crane toppled over around 1:13 p.m. on the 24th, causing a power outage in the area.

According to the fire authorities and Korea Electric Power Corporation, a 60-ton large crane overturned and hit a utility pole, resulting in a power outage for 73 units, including nearby commercial buildings and dwellings.

KEPCO is currently carrying out recovery work and has completed the restoration except for one location.

As a result of the accident, a man in his 50s, the crane operator, sustained minor injuries and received treatment from the fire authorities at the scene. There were no other significant casualties.

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