3-Truck Collision on Gyeongju Highway Leaves 1 in Cardiac Arrest, 2 Injured

A multi-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. yesterday (July 2) on a three-lane road on the Gyeongbu Expressway, heading toward Busan, at the 71.8-kilometer mark in Gwangmyeong-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.

Police have identified the vehicles involved as three trucks.

The accident resulted in three casualties, including one person in cardiac arrest and two others who sustained minor injuries.

The road was temporarily closed in all directions to manage the aftermath of the accident.

A police official stated, "We are currently conducting rescue operations for the injured," adding, "We plan to investigate the exact circumstances once the scene is cleared."

(Photo: Highway CCTV capture, Yonhap News)
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