A major traffic accident occurred on a South Korean highway on the morning of the 10th, involving at least 30 vehicles in a chain collision. Four deaths have been confirmed, the nearby section has been urgently closed, and police and fire services have rushed to the scene.
According to comprehensive Korean media reports, a serious pileup took place at around 6:10 AM on Yeongdeok Expressway in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do. About 30 vehicles were involved in the collision, and it is reported that among the deceased are the drivers of a truck and a passenger car, for a total of four fatalities.
People familiar with the scene speculate that the cause may have been icy road conditions, resulting in several separate collisions occurring simultaneously at multiple locations.
The police are handling the accident on site and managing two-way traffic control. The fire authorities remain at the scene, continuing rescue efforts to confirm if there are any more casualties. The detailed cause of the accident is still under investigation by relevant agencies.