Seongnam:A city bus collided with over 30 vehicles during the morning rush hour in Seongnam, South Korea, south of Seoul, resulting in 57 injuries, officials reported. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Bundang Ward, where the bus, operated by a driver in his 60s, crashed into four other buses, a cargo truck, and 27 passenger cars before stopping at a traffic barrier at 734 a.m.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the collision spanned a distance of approximately 100 to 150 meters. The crash resulted in nine individuals sustaining serious injuries, while 48 others experienced minor injuries. Fortunately, none of the injuries were deemed life-threatening.
The bus driver claimed that brake failure was the cause of the crash, prompting police to investigate the exact cause. Authorities confirmed that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol and plan to test for drug use.