Seoul: It is reported that around 50 people died in the rush during the Halloween celebration. The tragedy occurred during Halloween celebrations in South Korea. Due to the stampede, people were suffering from breathlessness and cardiac arrest. The government has not released specific data on the death rate.
[Breaking] Nightmare in #Itaewon. Current status is that over 50 people have collapsed and possible multiple fatalities due to overcrowding during the Halloween festivities. Stay tuned for more info. pic.twitter.com/NhvVqnHlkl
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The disaster occurred in the city of Itaewon in Yongsang-gu district, South Korea. It is reported that around 100 people have been injured. National Fire Agency official Cheo Cheon Sik informed about this.
The preliminary conclusion is that the cause of the accident was that the people gathered for the celebration went on a narrow road. The accident happened this night. After the tragedy, the police, fire force and health workers reached the spot and administered CPR to the victims on the streets. Many people have been hospitalized.
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