Horror as nine people killed after car rams into pedestrians in Seoul
Police officers are currently investigating the scene.
A car has struck pedestrians in Seoul, killing nine people and injuring at least four, according to South Korean media reports citing police and fire officials.
A police official told Reuters that officers were investigating at the scene but declined to provide further details.
YTN TV reported that the vehicle collided with pedestrians standing on the crosswalk after hitting two other cars.
A video provided by a witness to Reuters showed a police officer administering CPR to a person on the ground at the accident site.
Police said the accident took place at an intersection near Seoul city hall. The driver in question, who was arrested at the scene, reportedly told the police the car suddenly accelerated.
Six people died at the scene, while three others later died later of their injuries.
Yonhap, South Korea's news agency, reports that the man arrested was 68 years old.
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According to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the country's road safety, the speed limit in South Korea is 50 km/h (31 mph) on general urban roads and 30 km/h in residential areas.
In 2022, pedestrians accounted for 35% of all road deaths in South Korea, a notably high percentage compared to other OECD countries, the agency reported.
However, the same report also highlighted that road fatalities in South Korea have declined in recent years.
