Moving Truck Near Seoul Hwagog Station Collides with Utility Pole and Bus Stop

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] At around 4:49 PM on the 23rd, a 5-ton moving truck crashed into a bus stop and a utility pole on the sidewalk near Hwagok Station in Gangseo-gu, Seoul.

As a result of the accident, the utility pole fell toward the sidewalk, and the bus stop was completely destroyed.

According to the Gangseo Fire Station in Seoul, one pedestrian passing by the accident scene was startled and transported to the hospital, but it is reported that the injuries were not serious.

The truck driver reportedly stated that the brakes suddenly failed, and he collided with the utility pole in an attempt to stop the vehicle.

The police plan to investigate the exact cause of the accident by questioning the driver.

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