At around 10:40 AM today (the 31st), a collision involving three passenger cars occurred on a road in Pyeongsan-dong, Naju, South Jeolla Province.

Following the initial incident, five trailing vehicles were involved in a separate rear-end collision. The two accidents left five people injured—including a man in his 50s, two women in their 40s, and a 3-year-old child—who were transported to the hospital.

The accidents caused traffic congestion in the surrounding area for about an hour.

Police are currently investigating the exact cause of the accidents based on statements from drivers and witnesses.

(Photo provided by Naju Fire Station, Yonhap News)