More than 140 persons have been killed, while dozens of
others sustained injuries following a stampede in South Korea.
The incident occurred on Saturday during a Halloween
celebration in Seoul, the South Korean capital.
While Halloween is traditionally marked on October 31 in
some countries, and is a festival associated with warding off ghosts, according
to Reuters, the Seoul event was the first in three years following the lifting
of COVID restrictions.
Hundreds of people had gathered at an alley in Seoul on
Saturday, but the surge in the crowd led to a stampede, while several persons
were trampled to death.
Videos of those who attended the event showed hundreds of
people packed together, while other footages showed persons who appeared to be
unconscious, with some being given chest compressions.
In a statement of condolence, US President Joe Biden
expressed his sympathies to the family members of the deceased, and also wished
the injured quick recovery.
“Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who
lost loved ones in Seoul. We grieve with the people of the Republic of Korea
and send our best wishes for a quick recovery to all those who were injured,”
the statement reads.
“The Alliance between
our two countries has never been more vibrant or more vital – and the ties
between our people are stronger than ever.
“The United States stands with the Republic of Korea during
this tragic time.”
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