Dozens killed during incident at Halloween festivities in Seoul

At least 59 people were killed in a Halloween incident in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood Saturday night, according to Yongsan Fire Department chief.

At least 150 others were also injured, the chief added.

The cause of the deaths were not immediately provided but the chief said many people fell amid the Halloween festivities, resulting in casualties. #CNN #news

45 comments

  1. My heart goes out to all affected by this terrible tragedy! Deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives!

    1. but but guns 🤣🤣Was this a mass stomping?
      Ban assault shoes Don’t be a heel talk about lost Seoul’s

    1. Watched the interview that Nate Taeveniti did on titok, that was a terrible scene! Make me wonder why ppl kept crushing on each.

  2. This is why crowd control is so important for big events. Too many government officials dismiss the dangers of being in such crowded places because they don’t realize how bad it can get. My heart goes out to those who were injured or lost their life because they just wanted to enjoy a night out.

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    2. @seol Universe Hey, I agree with most of your points. I’m just saying people need to be aware and make sound decisions regardless of what the government can or can’t provide. Everything has consequences even something simple as partying and having fun. Young people are still developing, so they seem to have a hard time critically accessing the world yet. Anyway, I hope these types of accidents either won’t happen or at the very least minimize the damages. Have a nice day too!!!

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    4. Having common sense too
      Government cannot raise your IQ or give you common sense
      Ban assault shoes Don’t be a heel talk about lost Seoul’s

    5. Or just try to avoid big crowds with no way out. People treat dogs better than their own species. To trample humans to death takes some very special people. And I don’t mean special in a good way.

  3. Really sad. I have friends there. I hope they and their family are OK. Prayers to ones who lost their lives.

  4. My Heart Goes to all affected by this terrible tragedy my Deepest Condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives may the 59 victims rest in peace……..

  5. How terrible! My heart aches for all. Wishing a full recovery to those injured and those who did not make it Rest In Power! Sending thoughts for healing for all!

    1. “Cardiac arrest”. When a heart malfunctions. Alot of people dying from heart complications after the covid vaccine.

  6. Wife just called me and told me, so I saw this video. I am so sorry for the people and their family. My prayers go out to them.

  7. So very sorry 💔 My condolences to all the families and friends, the pain of losing a child in such way must be hard to deal with. Unfortunately a tragedy that could have been prevented had safety protocols been in place for when large numbers of people are expected in such narrow streets. Halloween was getting more and more popular in Seoul during the last year and this one in particular was more significant for the young crowds since it was going to be the real first time partying post-covid years. Everybody was talking about it and making plans for this weekend 😞💔

  8. My heart goes out to everyone there. I was stationed in South Korea and have gone to Itaewon to have fun. Great place to be and has given me lots of memories. I will pray for the entire country as you heal from this tragedy.

  9. Rest in peace all those people souls
    My deepest condolences to the victims family and friends.🙏.
    Really bad situation.

  10. That’s absolutely heartbreaking. Full condolences to the families who lost their lives or were seriously affected by the incident.

  11. I am Korean-American, and I have been following the Korean media throughout the day on this tragedy. The incident transpired in a very narrow alley that is bidirectional and in an incline. I also understand that the narrow alley was a short cut to the subway entrance/exit. One particular area of the alley was slippery as well. So when a group of individuals slipped on the slope and fell, the others behind them fell on top of one another (domino effect), and with such large crowd of 100,000 gathered in & nearby that narrow alley, the tragedy resulted. Also, those in middle of the alley were crushed by both directions so they were not able to breathe. The majority of those who have died or injured are in their teens and early twenties… my condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones, and my thoughts and prayers are with them through these tragic times.

  12. R.I.P. Condolences to people, who lost their loved ones. Best wishes to all survivors and to all emergency workers. I used to live in Seoul, in Gangam Gu. And I also love Halloween…

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