[Breaking] City Bus Crashes into 32 Vehicles During Morning Rush Hour in Bundang, Seongnam; 48 Injured

"Brakes Failed," Driver Says... No Alcohol Detected

Forty-eight people were injured when a city bus struck dozens of vehicles waiting at traffic lights during the morning rush hour in Bundang-gu, Seongnam.

Yonhap News Agency

According to police and fire authorities, at around 7:34 a.m. on November 11, a No. 340 city bus driven by a man in his 60s struck a series of vehicles waiting at a traffic light on a road near Beolmal Intersection in Yatap-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam.

The bus hit 32 vehicles in succession over a stretch of approximately 100-150 meters, including four buses stopped ahead, one truck, and 27 passenger cars, before crashing into the median barrier and coming to a stop.

Six people, including the bus driver, identified as A, sustained serious injuries, and 42 others suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospitals. All 48 injured people were confirmed to be out of life-threatening condition.

However, several city buses were among the vehicles involved, and many passengers suffered bruises and other injuries. Since the buses were carrying many passengers during the morning commute, additional injuries are also possible.

A roadside breath test found that A had not been drinking. Police plan to conduct a detailed analysis, including through the National Forensic Service, to determine whether he had taken any drugs.

Based on A's statement that "the brakes did not work while I was driving," police are investigating whether the vehicle had a defect and the specific circumstances of the crash, including possible pedal misoperation.

Traffic in both directions was completely blocked immediately after the crash to allow cleanup, causing severe congestion during the morning commute. However, the scene has been cleared, including the towing of damaged vehicles, and traffic is now flowing normally.

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