In Wando, Jeonnam, 1 Dead and 3 Injured in Chain Collision Accident

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the automobile-only road in Wando-eup, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do, a primary collision between a van and a cargo truck was followed by a secondary collision involving a passenger car, a van, and a cargo truck, resulting in one death and three injuries.

According to Wando Police Station on the 30th, at around 6:53 PM on the 29th, a 6.8-ton cargo truck driven by B (38) crashed into a van belonging to A (71), which was stopped on the automobile-only road in Wando-eup.

A was seriously injured in the accident and was transported to the hospital but was reported to have died.

The police suspect that A, who was driving an old vehicle, stopped the car on the shoulder to close the trunk after it had opened and was involved in the accident while trying to close it.

A passenger car driver who witnessed the accident ahead braked suddenly, causing a secondary collision involving the following van and cargo truck.

Three people, including the passenger car driver, sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

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