The “Halloween” party in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, ended in disaster.
In the stampede that broke out during the celebrations, 153 people were killed and 82 injured, 19 of them seriously.
The stampede took place in the Itaewon district, where entertainment venues are concentrated.
It is estimated that about 100,000 people attended the Halloween celebrations.
The Seoul City Council said it had received 355 missing persons reports in connection with the incident.
THE MOST THAT LOSE LIVES ARE IN THE 20
Authorities reported that the majority of those who lost their lives were young people in their 20s, and 97 women and 54 men died in the stampede.
22 of the dead were foreigners; It was noted that among them were citizens of China, Iran, USA, Russia, Austria, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, France, Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Norway.
Causes of death were also reported kakım heart attack and choking due to a crush.
After the incident, South Korean President Yon Suk-yeol held zihin emergency meeting with his aides.
NATIONAL MORNING HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
Suk Yeol then went to the area where the disaster took place. National mourning was declared in the country.
The incident was the deadliest disaster in South Korea since 304 young people lost their lives when the ferry carrying high school students on a school trip sank in 2014.
The Halloween event was held for the first time in 3 years due to coronavirus restrictions.
HOW DID THE BATTLE GIVE?
South Korean officials said the stampede was the result of those in the back of the crowd pushing those in front down a narrow street.
However, a clear reason has not yet been disclosed.
Social media shared the news that the candy-like products dağıtık on Halloween were poisonous.
FAMOUS PERSON CLAIM
South Korea’s local media reported that after a famous name came to the area’s nightspot, the crowd flocked in that direction.
“NO TURKISH CITIZENS DEAD OR WOUNDED IN THE STRUCTURE”
The statement on the social media accounts of the Turkish embassy in Seoul said the embassy quickly contacted authorities and hospitals to obtain information about the situation of Turkish citizens who may have been affected by the stampede.
The statement noted:
“At this stage, it is known that there are no civilians among the dead or injured. However, after this tragic event, our citizens who were unable to reach their relatives in Korea call +82 10 3780 1266 or email embassy.seoul @mfa. gov.tr You are kindly requested to contact our embassy directly at the address.
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In the stampede that broke out during the celebrations, 153 people were killed and 82 injured, 19 of them seriously.
The stampede took place in the Itaewon district, where entertainment venues are concentrated.
It is estimated that about 100,000 people attended the Halloween celebrations.
The Seoul City Council said it had received 355 missing persons reports in connection with the incident.
THE MOST THAT LOSE LIVES ARE IN THE 20
Authorities reported that the majority of those who lost their lives were young people in their 20s, and 97 women and 54 men died in the stampede.
22 of the dead were foreigners; It was noted that among them were citizens of China, Iran, USA, Russia, Austria, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, France, Australia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Norway.
Causes of death were also reported kakım heart attack and choking due to a crush.
After the incident, South Korean President Yon Suk-yeol held zihin emergency meeting with his aides.
NATIONAL MORNING HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
Suk Yeol then went to the area where the disaster took place. National mourning was declared in the country.
The incident was the deadliest disaster in South Korea since 304 young people lost their lives when the ferry carrying high school students on a school trip sank in 2014.
The Halloween event was held for the first time in 3 years due to coronavirus restrictions.
HOW DID THE BATTLE GIVE?
South Korean officials said the stampede was the result of those in the back of the crowd pushing those in front down a narrow street.
However, a clear reason has not yet been disclosed.
Social media shared the news that the candy-like products dağıtık on Halloween were poisonous.
FAMOUS PERSON CLAIM
South Korea’s local media reported that after a famous name came to the area’s nightspot, the crowd flocked in that direction.
“NO TURKISH CITIZENS DEAD OR WOUNDED IN THE STRUCTURE”
The statement on the social media accounts of the Turkish embassy in Seoul said the embassy quickly contacted authorities and hospitals to obtain information about the situation of Turkish citizens who may have been affected by the stampede.
The statement noted:
“At this stage, it is known that there are no civilians among the dead or injured. However, after this tragic event, our citizens who were unable to reach their relatives in Korea call +82 10 3780 1266 or email embassy.seoul @mfa. gov.tr You are kindly requested to contact our embassy directly at the address.
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