Around 11 a.m. on the 25th, a 25-ton truck driven by A (49), who was intoxicated, overturned sideways on the road at Odong Intersection in Odong-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju. <br>[Image source=Yonhap News]

Around 11 a.m. on the 25th, a 25-ton truck driven by A (49), who was intoxicated, overturned sideways on the road at Odong Intersection in Odong-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Around 11 a.m. on the 25th, a 25-ton cargo truck driven by A (49), who was intoxicated, toppled sideways on the road at Odong Intersection in Odong-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju.


As a result of the accident, driver A was injured and transported to the hospital, and a pile of scrap metal loaded on the cargo truck spilled onto the road, causing one lane heading toward Seo Cheongju on the 3rd Ring Road to be closed for about 4 hours.


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A was found to have been driving under the influence. The police did not disclose the exact blood alcohol concentration but stated it was at a level warranting license cancellation. The police plan to book A on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act.


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