Major Traffic Accident at Intersection in Front of Seoul City Hall... 6 Dead, 7 Injured

70s Male Driver Crashes Vehicle onto Sidewalk

A major traffic accident occurred near the Seoul City Hall Station intersection at around 9:27 PM on the 1st.

At around 9:28 PM on the 1st, a major traffic accident occurred at the intersection in front of Seoul City Hall. [Image source=Seoul Traffic Information Portal (TOPIS)]

According to the fire department, 6 people were confirmed dead and 7 injured in the accident.

The police arrested a male driver in his 70s at the scene, and it is reported that the man claims sudden unintended acceleration.