Three-Vehicle Cargo Truck Collision on Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway Leaves One Driver with Minor Injuries

At around 11:20 p.m. yesterday (September 16), a collision involving three large cargo trucks occurred near the Sangju Interchange heading toward Changwon on the Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

According to authorities, an 18-ton tank truck first rear-ended a 14-ton cargo truck ahead of it, and a 21-ton cargo truck coming up from behind subsequently crashed into the 18-ton tank truck.

The accident left the driver of the 18-ton tank truck, a man in his 30s, with minor injuries, and he was transported to a hospital.

Police stated that none of the three drivers were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and they are currently investigating the exact cause of the accident, including the possibility of drowsy driving.

(Photo: Provided by Song Young-hoon)
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