In a tragic accident that occurred early in the morning of the 20th, a truck driver in his 70s died while trying to remove fallen rebar on the Yeongdong Expressway in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province. The driver, identified as Mr. K, had exited his truck to clear the rebar coil that had fallen from his vehicle when he was struck by a following truck, leading to a fatal injury. Despite being transported to a nearby hospital, he could not be revived after suffering cardiac arrest. The incident also resulted in a chain reaction involving four vehicles, including a passenger car, that collided with the fallen rebar. Authorities, including the police, are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine further details. This unfortunate event highlights the dangers associated with road maintenance and the need for increased safety measures for drivers. In response to the accident, the Korea Expressway Corporation sent out a safety advisory at 7:29 AM, warning motorists about significant traffic congestion due to the collision and advising them to seek alternative routes. This serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and awareness, especially for those who work on or near busy highways.