Seoul Subway Train Suspected of Arson, Passengers Evacuated in Tunnel
Published atMay 31, 2025 10:55 am
On the morning of the 31st, a train on Seoul Subway Line 5 suspected of being set on fire, causing a fire, prompting a suspension of some train services and affected passengers evacuated via the tunnel.
According to the JoongAng Ilbo, firefighting departments and the Seoul Metro Corporation stated that the incident occurred around 8:45 AM. A Seoul subway train running between Yeouinaru Station and Mapo Station was suspected of arson. The fire has been extinguished. After disembarking, passengers were evacuated through the tunnel. It is reported that no casualties occurred. The fire department deployed 74 pieces of equipment and 263 personnel for the rescue operation. A netizen uploaded a photo of passengers evacuating the train. Police and witnesses stated that a suspect, believed to be a man in his 60s to 70s, boarded the train carrying a barrel of oil and used a lighter to commit arson.
The man later fled the scene but was arrested by the police at Yeouinaru Station. It is reported that a fire extinguisher was used at the scene to fight the fire.
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