South Korea: Emergency response ongoing in Seoul after stampede leaves at least 59 dead and dozens injured late Oct. 29 /update 1

Event

Emergency response is ongoing in the Itaewon after a stampede leaves at least 59 people dead and dozens of others injured during a Halloween event in Seoul late Oct. 29. Reports indicate that approximately 100,000 people participating in an event surged through a narrow street in the Itaewon area. Over 400 emergency responders have reportedly deployed to the site to assist the injured.

Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the area in the coming hours. Localized ground travel delays are likely to persist in the coming hours.

Advice

Exercise caution in the affected location and heed the advisories of local officials. Plan for localized ground travel delays.