Nine people killed as car hits pedestrians in the South Korean capital

A driver in Seoul, South Korea is being investigated on allegations of accidental homicide after his car struck pedestrians at an intersection, killing nine people and injuring six others. The incident occurred Monday night when the driver reportedly went in the wrong direction and collided with two other cars. The driver, who has been detained, claims that his car accelerated abruptly and unintentionally. Police have confirmed that he was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The driver, said to be a bus driver in his late 60s with 40 years of experience from Ansan, has not been publicly identified due to privacy regulations. His car will undergo examination at the country’s forensic agency, and police may seek a formal arrest warrant for further investigation if necessary. The tragedy has shocked the country and raised concerns about road safety in South Korea’s capital. The driver’s motives or reasons for the incident are still under investigation as victims’ families and the community mourn the loss of those who were fatally injured.

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