July 2nd 2024.
The city of Seoul was struck by tragedy last Monday night when a car plowed into a large crowd, leaving nine people dead and several others injured. The incident occurred near city hall around 9:30pm, where a group of people were waiting at a traffic light. It was a chaotic scene as the car, traveling in the wrong direction, crashed into two other vehicles before careening into the unsuspecting pedestrians.
The immediate aftermath was devastating, as six people were found dead at the scene and three others later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. Four people were also injured, one of them in serious condition. The identities of the victims are still unknown, and authorities are warning that the death toll may rise. The driver, a 68-year-old man, was arrested on the spot, and according to reports from South Korean media, he claimed that the car suddenly accelerated on its own.
The intersection where the accident occurred was bustling with activity, and a large cordon had to be put in place to secure the area. The impact of the crash was so severe that it caused serious damage to the fencing surrounding the intersection. Kim Suk-hwan, the safety and transport director for the Jung-gu district, stated that an investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon also visited the site of the crash and expressed his deep sadness over the tragedy. He immediately instructed officials to quickly transport the victims to the hospital and thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident. The damage was not limited to just the pedestrians, as two other cars were also caught up in the chaos. Pictures from the scene showed the damaged fencing and shattered glass strewn across the pavement.
The car involved in the crash, with its front completely crumpled, was towed away by the police. According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, pedestrians in South Korea account for 35% of all road deaths, a higher percentage compared to other member countries. However, the report also noted that the country has seen a decline in road fatalities in recent years.
The incident has left the city in shock and mourning, and authorities are working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to this tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims, and we hope that a thorough investigation will bring some closure to this heartbreaking incident.
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