Seongnam:A bus collided with over 30 vehicles during the morning rush hour in Seongnam, south of Seoul, injuring 48 people, as reported by officials. The incident occurred at a traffic stop in Bundang Ward.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the city bus was driven by a man in his 60s and crashed into four other buses, a cargo truck, and 27 passenger cars before it halted upon hitting a traffic barrier at 734 a.m.
The collision resulted in injuries to 48 individuals, with six sustaining serious injuries. However, none of the injuries are considered life-threatening. Officials confirmed that the bus driver was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
The driver reportedly informed the police that the vehicle's brakes failed, prompting investigators to determine the exact cause of the accident.