
The accident, which occurred in Seongnam city south of Seoul, involved 4 buses, a truck and 27 cars.
AI-generated summary
The accident occurred on Wednesday morning during the commute to work in Seongnam city, Gyeonggi province, just south of Seoul. The city bus driven by a driver in his 60s lost control and caused a chain collision.
The accident that occurred in the morning turned traffic into a war zone in South Korea. A city bus lost control and crashed into the vehicles in front of it, causing a chain accident. At least 57 people were injured in the accident involving four buses, a truck and 27 cars.
CHAIN ACCIDENT IN MORNING TRAFFIC
According to information provided by Yonhap News Agency, the accident occurred on Wednesday morning in Seongnam city of Gyeonggi province, just south of the capital Seoul. In the incident that took place at traffic lights and at the point where vehicles stopped during the morning commute, the city bus driven by a man in his 60s went out of control.
The bus first hit four other buses, then a freight truck and 27 cars. The bus, which was advancing among the vehicles, could only stop after hitting the traffic barrier on the side of the road.
6 PEOPLE ARE IN SERIOUS CONDITION
At least 57 people were injured in the terrible accident. While the condition of six of the injured was reported to be serious, it was stated that none of the injuries were life-threatening.
THE DRIVER'S FIRST STATEMENT HAS BEEN REVEALED
The bus driver, who was questioned by the police after the accident, said that the brakes did not work. During the checks, it was determined that the driver was not drunk.
While an investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the accident, it is also being investigated whether there was a malfunction in the brake system of the bus.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The results of the technical inspection regarding the brake system of the bus will be announced.
Likely · Within weeks
Legal proceedings may be initiated against the driver
Possible · Within weeks

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