6-Vehicle Pileup at Changwon 1 Tunnel on Namhae Expressway... Both Directions Closed

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Seul-gi] On the morning of the 2nd, a six-vehicle pileup occurred at Changwon 1 Tunnel on the Namhae Expressway, and authorities announced that both directions are being controlled.

Changwon City sent a disaster text message at around 12:37 PM, stating, "Due to a six-vehicle pileup at Changwon 1 Tunnel on the Namhae Expressway, all traffic in both directions is completely restricted. Please take a detour."

According to the city, the accident occurred at approximately 11:54 AM that day. As a result of the pileup, traffic in both directions at Changwon 1 Tunnel is fully restricted. In particular, there is heavy congestion on the highway from Busan to Jinju.

The police and fire authorities plan to investigate the exact cause of the accident after handling the scene.

Accident notification message. Photo by Korea Expressway Corporation

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