Near Munsan Rest Area on Namhae Expressway, 'Triple Collision'... All 3 Drivers Injured

Firefighters are rescuing a person in need from a damaged vehicle. [Photo by Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

At around 6:57 a.m. on the 15th, three vehicles collided near the Munsan Rest Area on the Namhae Expressway in Munsan-eup, Jinju-si, Gyeongnam.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, three passenger cars traveling toward Jinju collided in succession, injuring all three drivers who were then transported to the hospital.

Due to the accident, the driver of the first vehicle, Mr. A in his 30s, sustained injuries to his head and waist; the driver of the middle vehicle, Mr. B in his 50s, suffered injuries to his head and chest; and the driver of the last vehicle, Mr. C in his 50s, was injured in his right shoulder.

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident based on the drivers' statements and vehicle black box footage.