It was also found in the Itaewon accident death building...Over 120 deaths

As of 3 a.m. on the 30th, 120 people were killed and 100 others were injured in a crushing accident in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The death toll is expected to increase further as the number of people who died is also found in buildings outside the road where the accident occurred. According to the fire authorities on the 30th, the dead and injured were transferred to Soonchunhyang University Hospital, National Medical Center, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Gangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul National University Hospital, and Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital. Earlier, at 10:46 p.m. the previous day, a crush accident occurred at an alley next to the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. As of 3 a.m., 120 people were killed and 100 injured. There are a total of 220 confirmed casualties so far.

About 100 fire engines and 358 members were dispatched to the scene by 1 a.m., but many of the casualties were already found in cardiac arrest at the time of rescue, leading to unfortunate news of death.

Date: 2022-11-15

Reporter: 서화목 ​