Four killed in multi-vehicle crash on Seohae–Yeongdeok Expressway in South Korea

View of the Seohae–Yeongdeok Expressway following a multi-vehicle collision/ Korea Expressway Corporation CCTV footage
SEOUL, January 10 (AJP) - At least four people were killed on Saturday morning after a multi-vehicle collision on the Seohae–Yeongdeok Expressway in South Korea’s North Gyeongsang Province, police said.

The accident occurred near the Namsangju interchange in Sangju, where a cargo truck and several passenger cars were involved in a series of crashes.

The victims are believed to include one truck driver and three passenger-car drivers.

Traffic has been suspended in both directions near the crash site as authorities carry out recovery operations. Fire officials said they are checking for any additional casualties.

Police said slippery road conditions, possibly caused by black ice, may have contributed to the accidents, which appeared to occur almost simultaneously along the stretch of highway.

The Sangju city government issued emergency text alerts urging drivers to slow down, maintain safe distances and take extra caution on icy roads, especially on uphill sections and shaded areas.

Police said traffic toward Cheongju remains blocked and advised motorists to use national roads as detours.
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