Two Vietnamese injured in 100-car pileup in South Korea

The Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea said two Vietnamese people were injured in a pile-up involving more than 100 vehicles on a highway near Icheon Airport this morning.

Many cars and buses crashed into each other and were crushed at the scene of the accident. Photo: China News.

The accident involving more than 100 vehicles occurred on Yongjong Bridge, the bridge connecting Seoul with Incheon Airport, killing two people and injuring 65 others.

Among the 19 foreigners injured were two Vietnamese citizens. One of the two was said to be seriously injured, the Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea said.

The Embassy is coordinating with Korean authorities to identify the two Vietnamese citizens and provide necessary assistance.

The local Fire Department has raised the response level to level 2, mobilizing personnel and medical equipment from the surrounding area to assist in the rescue work. The Incheon West Police Department has established an Emergency Response Team.

The cause of the incident is under investigation. Yonhap said there was thick fog at the time of the accident, with visibility reduced to just 10 meters.

According to VnExpress