SEOUL — A devastating event unfolded in downtown Seoul on Monday evening when a vehicle struck a group of pedestrians, resulting in nine deaths and four injuries. The incident occurred near Seoul City Hall at approximately 9:27 p.m., causing chaos and prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the car, driven by a man in his 60s, was reportedly traveling in the wrong direction and collided with two other vehicles before impacting pedestrians at a traffic light. Initial reports indicated seven people were transported to the hospital, with three initially in cardiac arrest and later declared deceased. The driver was detained at the scene, and he claimed the vehicle had suddenly accelerated. Authorities are currently investigating to determine the specific causes of this tragic accident.