1-7-2024 (SEOUL) A somber pall has descended upon the bustling streets of Seoul’s Jung-gu district, where a devastating traffic accident near City Hall Station has claimed the lives of at least nine pedestrians and left four others injured. The incident, which unfolded around 9:26 p.m. on a fateful evening, has sent shockwaves through the local community and prompted a swift response from authorities.
According to reports from the National Fire Agency, a vehicle inexplicably veered onto the sidewalk at an intersection near Exit 12 of City Hall Station, careening into a group of unsuspecting pedestrians who were waiting to cross the street. The devastating collision left a trail of tragedy in its wake, with several individuals succumbing to their injuries at the scene.
In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement officials swiftly apprehended a man in his 60s, believed to be the driver of the vehicle responsible for the carnage. Preliminary statements from the suspect suggest that a sudden acceleration of the vehicle may have been the underlying cause of the accident, though authorities are actively investigating the precise circumstances that led to this heartbreaking incident.
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The driver (68) claims sudden unintended acceleration caused the accident. No ADAS was activated on his Hyundai Genesis.
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The scene unfolded amidst a flurry of activity, with police and emergency services personnel converging on the area to provide aid to the injured and secure the site. A police official, speaking on condition of anonymity, grimly acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating, “A male driver in his 70s is believed to have hit pedestrians waiting at a traffic light,” while cautioning that the number of casualties could potentially rise.
