Seongnam commuter bus crash injures dozens in Seoul suburb
A commuter bus ploughed into 32 vehicles and a median barrier during the morning rush hour in Seongnam, south of Seoul, on 11 Nov. Fire officials say 57 people are being treated, nine of them seriously, though none are in life-threatening condition. Yonhap reports a lower count of 48 injured, six seriously. The driver, who tested negative for alcohol, says the brakes failed, and police are questioning him. Firefighters freed the driver from the wreckage and set up a medical station at the scene.
Key facts
- The collision happened at about 7:34 am near a traffic signal in Bundang, Seongnam.
- The crash involved four buses, a truck and 27 passenger cars.
- Fire agency dispatched 88 personnel and 33 vehicles to the scene.
- Police plan to examine the bus's black-box data and nearby CCTV footage.
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Why it matters
The crash highlights traffic safety risks during peak commuting hours in the Seoul metropolitan area.
What changed
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First published from The Jerusalem Post, Yonhap, The Times of India, CNA and Hindustan Times