In Seoul, South Korea, a tragic incident occurred when a driver struck pedestrians at a crowded intersection, resulting in the deaths of nine people. The driver is facing allegations of accidental homicide and has been detained by police for further investigation. The car reportedly went in the wrong direction and collided with two other vehicles before hitting the pedestrians. The driver claimed that the car accelerated abruptly and unintentionally, leading to the tragic accident.
Police have conducted tests and concluded that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident. The driver, reported to be a bus driver in his late 60s with 40 years of driving experience from Ansan, a city south of Seoul, will undergo further examination of his car by the country’s forensic agency.
Authorities are considering seeking a formal arrest warrant to extend the driver’s detention if deemed necessary for the investigation. The driver’s identity has not been disclosed by police, citing privacy regulations. The community is in mourning for the lives lost in this heartbreaking event, as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident continues.
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