Daegu:Large sections of ceiling material collapsed in a building in Daegu on Saturday, injuring 38 people, including nine who were taken to hospitals.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the incident occurred during a kitchenware sales event for senior citizens on the second floor of a four-story building in the southeastern city. The ceiling material fell at 1016 a.m., prompting a swift response from local officials.

Sixty-six people managed to flee the building, with 38 of them sustaining light injuries such as abrasions. Of those injured, nine individuals were transferred to hospitals, but fortunately, no one was in critical condition.

Firefighters dispatched 60 personnel and utilized 14 pieces of equipment to thoroughly search the premises for additional casualties, but none were found.

President Lee Jae Myung received a briefing on the accident from the acting police chief and instructed relevant agencies to prioritize rescuing any victims and managing the aftermath effectively.

Authorities announced plans to investigate the cause of the ceiling collapse.