A significant traffic incident occurred in central Seoul on Friday morning when a public transit bus veered off course and collided with a commercial building, resulting in injuries to thirteen individuals. According to Yonhap News Agency, which cited local fire authorities, two victims sustained serious injuries and were transported to nearby medical facilities for emergency treatment.
Television footage from YTN broadcast network captured the aftermath of the collision, showing the large passenger bus with its front section embedded in the shattered glass facade of a ground-floor commercial establishment. The vehicle appeared to have mounted a substantial portion of the pedestrian sidewalk before impacting the structure, causing significant property damage alongside the personal injuries.
Emergency responders arrived promptly at the scene to provide medical assistance and transport the injured. Among those treated were the bus operator himself and two pedestrians caught in the incident’s path. Medical personnel confirmed one female pedestrian in her fifties suffered a fractured leg, while a male pedestrian in his thirties sustained head trauma. The remaining ten casualties experienced varying degrees of minor injuries.
Local authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the precise cause of the accident. Preliminary assessments are examining potential factors including mechanical failure, driver error, and road conditions at the time of the incident. The collision caused temporary disruption to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the bustling commercial district while cleanup and preliminary structural assessments were conducted.