Nine people were killed when a car crashed into pedestrians near a busy intersection in central Seoul on Monday, officials said.
Four others were injured in the incident in front of city hall, but their wounds were not life-threatening, said Kim Chun-soo, a senior fire department official.
The driver of the car claimed that he lost control of it when it suddenly accelerated, local news media reported. Kim Seong-hak, a public safety official at the Jung-gu district in central Seoul, said the authorities could not immediately confirm the reports, adding that the police were investigating the driver.
He also said officials were investigating whether the driver was drunk or on drugs.
From $180 a kg of tomatoes to $60 a kg of sugar, Al Jazeera examines the cost of basic food… Read More
WASHINGTON — The United States is “concerned” by reports of North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a White House spokesperson said… Read More
As the war enters its 964th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.… Read More
The accusation by Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, that the Indian government orchestrated a campaign to threaten and kill Sikhs… Read More
Some opinion polls suggest Israeli prime minister’s approval ratings are rising.Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international condemnation for his… Read More
Hong Kong’s oldest park seals off section following death of nine monkeys in two days.A zoo in Hong Kong is… Read More
This website uses cookies.