At least nine people were killed when a car crashed into a crowd in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, according to police. They also stated that the traffic accident happened at approximately 21:30 local time, or 13:30 BST.
According to the Yonhap news agency, a man who appeared to be in his 60s crashed the car into onlookers who were waiting for a traffic stop. Although they say they are looking into the incident, the police issue a warning that there may be more casualties.
“A car crashes into a crowd in Seoul, killing at least nine people.”
Before it struck any pedestrians, the car, according to the local media, was travelling in the incorrect direction and collided with two other cars.
According to the police, the collision happened at a crosswalk close to Seoul City Hall. The driver in question told the police that the car suddenly accelerated, and he was arrested on the spot.
Three more people passed away later from their injuries, leaving six dead at the scene. Four more people have been admitted to the hospital at least. The country’s speed limits are 30 km/h in residential areas and 50 km/h (31 mph) on general urban roads, according to a recent Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report on road safety. According to the agency, pedestrians in South Korea accounted for 35% of all traffic fatalities in 2022, a high percentage when compared to other OECD nations. However, the OECD noted in the same report that the nation’s traffic fatalities had decreased recently.
[BBC]
