Police Suspect Chain Collision Due to Failure to Maintain Safe Distance

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Yoseop] At around 8 a.m. on the 6th, a 9-vehicle pileup traffic accident occurred on Eulsukdo Bridge in Saha-gu, Busan.


According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, on that day, 9 vehicles consecutively rear-ended each other in the direction from Sinpyeong to Myeongji on Eulsukdo Bridge. As a result of the accident, 9 drivers sustained minor injuries, and 9 vehicles were damaged.



During the accident handling process, confusion arose due to road congestion in the Myeongji direction of Eulsukdo Bridge. A police official stated, “We believe the accident occurred because a sufficient safety distance was not maintained, and we are investigating the exact cause of the accident by interviewing drivers and witnesses.”

At 8:05 a.m. on the 6th, a 9-vehicle pileup occurred at Eulsukdo Bridge in Saha-gu, Busan (Photo by Busan Police Agency)

At 8:05 a.m. on the 6th, a 9-vehicle pileup occurred at Eulsukdo Bridge in Saha-gu, Busan (Photo by Busan Police Agency)

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