153 people were killed at a Halloween party in South Korea. 153 people were killed at a Halloween party in South Korea owes to a period of national mourning. South Korea itself declares a period of national mourning for the numbers killed. Many of them were also injured due to a jam-packed Halloween party that had taken place in Seoul.
Halloween Party: Disastrous happening at the gathering
Halloween is today, but the weekend had its spice of flavor with parties in different parts of the world. The unaccepted thing that happened in South Korea is numerous deaths due to party which was put up for enjoyment. Of those victims, most of the are thought to be teenagers. The local media reports that at least 100,000 people gathered for the party. They were dressed in different costumes to suit the occasion.
People gathered: Where? Eyewitness reports:
The people have gathered at the old Itaewon district of the capital to celebrate Halloween. This was the first Halloween after the coronavirus pandemic that was conducted and met with such a disastrous happening. Jeon Ga-eul, the eyewitness of the party said before the accident happened, people were pushing each other. He was also caught in the crowd too. He mentions that he “couldn’t get out of the way either”. He felt that an accident is about to take place.
President’s announcement on the event: The Identification Ministry:
Local reporters were also told by another eyewitness who happens to be a short-height person. He told that he was unable to breathe in the crowd. She told that she only survived because she happened to be on one side of the alley. The President announces an order of investigation into the disaster which had taken place. This has been South Korea’s deadliest incident since 2014. There the ferry sinking event happened killing more than 300 people. South Korean identification ministry claims that 90% of the victims of the tragedy are identified. Rest belonged to the people who were not carrying their identity cards.
Also read: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2022/10/31/2003788001
