- According to the BBC, at least 151 people were killed in South Korea’s crowd surge on Saturday.
- The incident occurred in Seoul’s famous nightlife district during Halloween.
- Photographs showed chaos as emergency responders attempted to help the crowd.
After a terrible crowd surge at Seoul’s Halloween festival, South Korea, photos were taken and witnesses gave horrifying details.
At least 151 people perished and another 82 were hurt. According to BBC.According to the officials, 19 foreigners were among the dead. incidentIt was after a large group celebrating Halloween gathered in a narrow alley of the Itaewon nightlife district.
The tragedy was captured in photos that showed chaos with the remnants and emergency personnel trying to help the crowd. Witnesses also described the mayhem.
Broken and bloodied costumes
Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images
According to the BBC, the event saw approximately 100,000 people in the area. This marked the first large gathering without masks since the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to officials, most victims were teens and adults in their 20s.
High school student narrowly escapes
Photo by ANTHONY Wallace/AFP via Getty Images
High school student, who was caught up in the crowd with a friend. The New York TimesShe narrowly escaped death when she fell.
“There were people below me and people on top of me. I couldn’t breathe. We shouted and shouted for help but the music in the alley was so loud our shouts drowned,” Kim Seojeong said.
Kim and her friend were able to escape the crowd and found their way into a tavern.
“It was totally out of control”
Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images
Two witnesses TelledAccording to the BBC, the scene in the alley was like something out of a movie. First responders tried to treat the people.
One witness said, “It was totally out of control.”
The other witness stated, “There were too many people and it was too busy.”
Photo by ANTHONY Wallace/AFP via Getty Images
According to the BBC, Yoon Suk-yeol, South Korea’s president, declared a time of mourning for the nation that will continue until the disaster is under control.
He said, “My heart is heavy and it’s difficult to deal with my grief.” The President said that he feels “responsible for peoples’ lives and safety.”
According to the BBC, officials were notified that they would conduct an emergency review of Halloween celebrations.
