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Bus Crashes Into Bank Near Seoul’s Seodaemun Station, Injuring 13

Police report no sign of driver intoxication pending drug testing.

Overview

  • The No. 704 city bus struck an NH NongHyup building by Seodaemun Station on Line 5 at about 1:27 p.m. Friday.
  • Rescue authorities said two victims are in critical condition and 11 suffered minor injuries.
  • Investigators are working to determine the cause and to verify the full extent of injuries.
  • Initial reports cited fewer casualties, with figures updated as emergency assessments advanced.
  • Local reports indicated many victims were pedestrians on the sidewalk when the bus mounted the curb.