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Rescue groups work on the scene in Seoul, South Korea, the place individuals had been injured in a crowd surge throughout a Halloween pageant. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vows a radical investigation into one of many nation’s worst-ever disasters.
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Up to date 0756 GMT (1556 HKT) October 31, 2022
At the very least 154 individuals had been killed and over 100 injured in a crowd surge at packed Halloween festivities within the South Korean capital of Seoul on Saturday.
Greater than a dozen embassies across the globe have confirmed victims from their nation. At the very least 26 international nationals, together with two US residents, are among the many lifeless.
The crush occurred within the nightlife district of Itaewon and what precipitated the surge just isn’t clear, however witnesses say partygoers had been packed tightly into slim streets.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared a interval of nationwide mourning.