UPDATE (31/10/22): The death toll has risen to 154. Authorities have launched an investigation to find out how what was supposed to be a night of celebration, turned so horribly wrong. UPDATE (4:00 PM): The death toll has reportedly reached at least 146 and climbing. An unknown number of those injured were in critical condition, according to the Associated Press (AP). At least 120 people are confirmed dead and at least 100 more were injured during Halloween celebrations in the Itaewon area of Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday night (29th October 2022), according to Fire Department Officials. According to reports, an apparent crowd crush caused the dozens of deaths and injuries. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene of partygoers cramped into narrow streets near the Itaewon station, with some trying to leave the area after a night of celebrations. Streets were so packed with people that some could not even move their limbs because of the elbow-to-elbow crowd. Many persons were unable to hear one another over the noise or call for help because of lack of a cell connection. Bodies covered in blue medical sheets were seen being carried out from a makeshift emergency site in an empty building early Sunday morning, some with just one shoe on, others barefoot.
Dozens of ambulances were lined up along the main road in Itaewon, a foreigner-friendly international district where large crowds had gathered this weekend for Halloween parties. Many of the victims were said to be in their 20s and 30s — both Korean and foreigners. The South Korean Presidential Office said President Yoon Suk-Yeol had been briefed on the incident. Yoon ordered Government Agencies to respond urgently to treat victims and review the safety measures available on-site. The Government also put out a city-wide emergency alert that was received on mobile phones. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. [Source: The Washington Post] We are a small operation. If you've found our articles to be informative, please consider supporting us via PayPal or buying us a coffee. Your contribution is incredibly appreciated and goes a long way. Simply sharing our articles also helps us. Sign up for our free WhatsApp Alerts to be notified as soon as we post breaking news. NEW! Check out our Merchandise Store for high-quality t-shirts, hats and more!
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