At least 9 killed after car drives into pedestrians in Seoul accident: Reports

SEOUL - A major traffic accident occurred near Seoul’s City Hall Station in Jung-gu on July 1, killing at least nine pedestrians and injuring five others, according to local reports.

According to Seoul’s Namdaemun Police Station, a vehicle drove onto the sidewalk at an intersection near Exit 12 of City Hall Station at around 9.30pm, leading to casualties of several pedestrians who were crossing the street.

The vehicle was reportedly driving backwards at the time of the accident, according to statements from several witnesses.

Police arrested a man in his 70s at the scene. The driver is reportedly claiming that the accident was caused by a sudden acceleration of the vehicle.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident, based on reports that a vehicle drove onto the sidewalk. Police and other emergency services responded to the scene of an accident.

“A male driver in his 70s is believed to have hit pedestrians waiting at a traffic light,” said a police official, adding, that the number of casualties may increase. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK

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