70s Pedestrian Crossing Road in Busan Hit by Taxi, in Coma

Published 23 Jan.2020 13:29(KST)

Updated 14 Aug.2025 12:47(KST)

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Yoseop] Around 8 a.m. on the 23rd, a pedestrian in his 70s, Mr. A, was seriously injured after being hit by a taxi on a road in Deokpo-dong, Sasang-gu, Busan.

According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, Mr. A was transported to a hospital and is receiving treatment, but he is currently unconscious.

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The police believe the taxi did not see Mr. A, who was jaywalking, and caused the accident. They are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.