01 Jul 2024 | 02:59 PM UTC
South Korea: Officials responding to a vehicular incident near Seoul's City Hall Station late July 1
Officials responding to a vehicular incident near City Hall Station in Seoul, South Korea, late July 1. Fatalities reported.
Officials are responding to a vehicular incident near Seoul's City Hall Station late July 1. A vehicle drove into passengers at an intersection near Exit 12 of City Hall Station at around 21:30. The incident has left at least nine people killed and five others wounded. Authorities have detained the driver and suggested that the incident was likely caused by a rapid increase in vehicle speed, indicating it was likely an accident. Officials are likely to provide additional updates over the coming hours.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are certain to occur until authorities issue the all-clear.
Avoid the incident site until authorities issue the all-clear. Depart the area at the first sign of any security disturbance. Plan accordingly for potential localized transport and possible lingering disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
