Tour Bus Overturns Near Dorasan Observatory in Paju... Ten, Including Foreign Tourists, Injured

At around 11:24 a.m. on June 20, a 45-seat tour bus carrying foreign tourists overturned on a road near Dorasan Observatory in Dorasan-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province.

At around 11:24 a.m. on the 20th, a 45-seat tour bus carrying foreign tourists overturned on a road near the Dorasan Observatory in Dorasan-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province. Provided by Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters

As a result of the accident, two passengers on the bus sustained serious injuries, while eight others suffered minor injuries and were urgently transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Fortunately, all 21 passengers on board evacuated on their own immediately after the accident, so there were no additional casualties.

The fire authorities dispatched 16 pieces of equipment and 30 personnel to the scene after receiving the report and carried out rescue operations.

The accident is believed to have occurred while the bus, which had been stopped on an uphill road near the Dorasan Observatory parking lot, was attempting to start moving again. It appears that the bus rolled backward, lost balance, and overturned onto its left side.

At approximately 11:24 a.m. on the 20th, a 45-seat tour bus carrying foreign tourists overturned on a road near Dorasan Observatory in Dorasan-ri, Jangdan-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi Province. Provided by Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters

The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident and whether there were any vehicle defects, based on statements from witnesses and the driver who said, "The bus rolled backward as it started moving after stopping."

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