South Korea bus hits 32 vehicles near Seoul, leaving dozens injured
Reported by dw.com ·
Crash during morning rush hour
A bus struck passenger cars, a truck and four other buses in Seongnam on Wednesday morning. The city is just south of Seoul, and the collision occurred amid rush-hour traffic. The report described the bus as hitting 32 vehicles, while also saying it plowed into more than 30.
Injury figures differ
The Gyeonggi Province fire department said 57 people were injured, nine seriously. It said none had life-threatening injuries. Yonhap News Agency reported a lower toll of 48 injured, including six with serious injuries.
Driver reported brake failure
The driver told investigators that the bus’s brakes had failed, according to Yonhap. He was believed to be in his 60s and tested negative in a breathalyzer test.
Key points
- The bus collision occurred during rush hour in Seongnam, south of Seoul.
- Authorities reported 57 injured; Yonhap reported 48.
- Nine people were seriously hurt, according to the fire department.
- The driver reported brake failure and tested negative in a breathalyzer test.