Another 76 victims are in serious condition in hospitals, including 15 citizens of other states.
The death toll from a stampede at a Halloween celebration in the South Korean capital has risen to 149, including two foreigners. This was announced by a representative of the Seoul authorities on the air of the YTN TV channel on Sunday, October 30.
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According to updated data, 76 victims are in serious condition in hospitals, including 15 citizens of other states. Which, not specified.
According to the TV channel, about 1,700 doctors and rescuers and 140 ambulances and fire brigades were sent to the scene of the tragedy in central Seoul.
It was noted that rescuers performed resuscitation activities on the street itself. At the same time, the death of almost 70 people was confirmed at the scene, others died on the road or in hospitals.
Most of the victims are under 30 years old.
High-ranking South Korean officials held an emergency meeting over the incident. President Yun Sok-yeol called for immediate identification of all the dead and injured and notification of their relatives, as well as a thorough investigation into the incident.
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It will be remembered that the tragedy happened yesterday. In a narrow alley in the center of Seoul, a crush was formed, once, due to the fact that in one of the bars there was a local “star”.
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