Fatalities Reported in 14-Vehicle Collision on Icy South Korean Highway
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Anseong, Dec 2 (NationPress) A tragic accident on Monday led to the death of one individual and left five others injured after a truck lost control on an icy highway in Anseong, roughly 65 kilometers south of Seoul, as reported by police.
The incident transpired at around 6 a.m. on National Route 17, when a 1-ton truck skidded out of control, colliding with a median barrier. This initial impact caused the truck to crash into a 3.5-ton truck in an adjacent lane, triggering a chain reaction involving 12 additional vehicles traveling closely behind, according to reports from the Yonhap news agency.
The driver of the 3.5-ton truck, a man in his 60s, tragically lost his life, while five others suffered minor injuries.
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the 1-ton truck was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident.
