Tragedy Struck at Itaewon Halloween Crowd Rush

 daum.net

On October 29, tens of thousands of people gathered at Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul causing a massive crowd surge.


According to Yonhap News on October 30, 149 people were killed and 76 were injured, a total of 225 casualties.

According to reports, 

The accident occurred when a crowd gathered on a narrow road about 4 meters wide, which was downhill next to the Hamilton Hotel in the center of Itaewon-dong.

 

At the time, there were rumors that a crowd gathered to see a famous celebrity or 'candies containing drug ingredients circulated around the scene'. But specific cause was not yet revealed. Also, police said there were no reports related to drugs. 

We offer condolences to those affected by this tragic accident. 

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