Five-Vehicle Pileup at Seoseok Tunnel on Seoul-Yangyang Expressway... Pregnant Woman Hospitalized

A five-vehicle pileup occurred inside the Seoseok Tunnel on the Seoul-Yangyang Expressway in Naechon-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon Province, at around 7:10 p.m. yesterday (October 30).

The accident happened when the leading vehicle came to a stop due to an issue, and the following vehicles failed to slow down in time, crashing into each other sequentially.

As a result of the accident, a pregnant woman in her 30s, identified as A, who was riding in an Avante, complained of abdominal pain and was rushed to the hospital. The expressway experienced traffic congestion for about two hours.

Police stated that there were no suspicions of drunk driving or other offenses.

(Photo provided by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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