On the morning of the 16th, a village bus in Mapo-gu, Seoul, collided with a utility pole on Dokmak-ro while heading towards the Mapo District Office. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the accident, and the bus was not carrying any passengers at the time of the incident. However, the collision led to a power outage affecting nearby businesses, drawing attention to the need for safety measures in the area.

The Mapo District Office issued a disaster alert to local residents, informing them of expected traffic disruptions on major routes as a result of the incident. They specifically advised drivers to detour around the affected area, emphasizing the importance of road safety and community awareness following such accidents. Reports confirmed that there were no signs of alcohol or drug use by the bus driver, which could have contributed to the collision.

By that afternoon, Korea Electric Power Corporation had successfully replaced the utility pole and restored power, allowing businesses to operate normally again. The Mapo District Office confirmed that traffic control measures had been lifted and that electricity had been restored to the affected households, showing a swift response to the incident and restoring normalcy in the community.