Bus Pileup in South Korea’s Seongnam Injures 59

On November 11, a multi-vehicle traffic accident occurred in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. A bus struck several vehicles waiting at a traffic signal. The crash involved 32 vehicles and injured 59 people. It happened near a bus stop at an intersection in Bundang District.

Local authorities said six people were seriously injured and 53 sustained minor injuries; none of the injuries were life-threatening. The bus involved, another bus, road guardrails and a utility pole were badly damaged. After receiving a call from a witness, the fire department dispatched 88 personnel and 33 vehicles and pieces of equipment, and set up a temporary first-aid station at the scene.

Initial reports indicate that the bus struck several vehicles along a stretch of about 100 to 150 meters before stopping when it hit the median barrier. The 65-year-old male driver told police while being taken to hospital that the bus’s braking system had malfunctioned. Tests showed that he had not consumed alcohol before the crash.

Police are analyzing dashcam footage they obtained to determine the cause of the crash. They are also investigating whether the driver had used stimulants. After the damaged vehicles and utility pole were removed from the scene, the resulting congestion cleared and traffic in the area returned to normal.

Source: VietVance