(LEAD) Bus rams into 32 vehicles in Bundang, leaving 57 injured
Quick Look
- A city bus driven by a man in his 60s plowed into more than 30 vehicles during morning rush hour in Seongnam, South Korea, injuring 57 people, nine seriously.
- The driver told police the brakes did not work.
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Why It Matters
A city bus driven by a man in his 60s struck four other buses, a cargo truck, and 27 passenger cars before hitting a traffic barrier in Seongnam's Bundang Ward at 7:34 a.m. during morning rush hour.
A bus plowed into more than 30 vehicles waiting at a traffic stop in Seongnam, just south of Seoul, during morning rush hour Wednesday, officials said, leaving 57 people injured.
The city bus, driven by a man in his 60s, struck four other buses, a cargo truck and 27 passenger cars before coming to a stop after hitting a traffic barrier in Seongnam's Bundang Ward at 7:34 a.m.
The bus reportedly hit the vehicles over a distance of about 100 to 150 meters.
The incident left nine people seriously hurt and 48 others with minor injuries. None of the injuries were reported to be life threatening.
The bus driver reportedly told police that the brakes did not work, with investigators looking into the exact cause of the crash.
Police said the driver was not under the influence of alcohol, but plan to check whether he had taken drugs.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Police will determine whether the driver had taken drugs before the crash.
Likely · Within days
Investigators will determine the exact cause of the crash.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the brake failure?
- Did the driver take drugs before the crash?
- Were any of the injured hospitalized?
