Van Accident on Gwangju Downtown Exit Ramp Leaves 7 Injured

At around 1:44 PM today (October 24), a van crashed into a roadside guardrail on the downtown-bound exit ramp of the Seogwangju Interchange on the Honam Expressway in Buk-gu, Gwangju.

Seven out of the eight people on board, including the driver and passengers, sustained minor injuries in the accident and were transported to a hospital for treatment.

All of the passengers were in their 60s and 70s and were reportedly returning from weekend outings.

Police believe the van slipped on the wet road while navigating the curved section exiting the highway and are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident.

(Photo provided by Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Metropolitan City Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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