Incheon, South Korea – A major traffic disruption and a collision on the Incheon Bridge yesterday afternoon left two individuals injured after a large cargo container detached from a truck and fell onto the roadway. The incident, occurring around 5:02 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025, near the 9.7-kilometer mark of the Songdo-bound section of the bridge, led to extensive traffic congestion that lasted approximately two hours.

According to authorities, including the police and emergency services, the container, dislodged from a large trailer truck, impacted an SUV that was trailing behind it. Two occupants of the SUV sustained injuries in the collision and were promptly transported to a nearby hospital by 119 paramedics. Fortunately, their injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.

The fallen container obstructed two of the three lanes on the Songdo-bound side of the Incheon Bridge, causing severe traffic jams throughout the area. In response to the escalating congestion, the Incheon Bridge Corporation issued an immediate safety alert via text message, advising motorists heading towards Songdo to divert their routes to the Yeongjong Bridge.

At the time of the accident, a strong wind advisory was in effect for the Incheon region, a factor investigators believe played a significant role in the incident. Police are currently investigating the precise cause of the accident, with preliminary assessments suggesting that the container may not have been properly secured to the truck, allowing the strong winds to dislodge it. Recovery efforts involved the deployment of a crane to remove the container, a process that was estimated to take between 30 minutes to an hour. All lanes were reported to be open for traffic by 7:00 PM.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine if there were any lapses in cargo securing procedures or other contributing factors. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.

[ⓒ Global Economic Times. 무단전재-재배포 금지]