The scene of the chain collision accident in Nokjeon-dong, Yeongcheon-si, which occurred at 6:53 a.m. on the 28th.

The scene of the chain collision accident in Nokjeon-dong, Yeongcheon-si, which occurred at 6:53 a.m. on the 28th.

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] A chain collision involving 18 vehicles occurred due to black ice on a bridge surface in Yeongcheon city, Gyeongbuk.


According to the Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters, at around 6:53 a.m. on the 28th, a Starex van heading from Nokjeon-dong in Yeongcheon city toward Omigyo Intersection slipped on Nokjeon Bridge and overturned.


Following this, 13 vehicles behind collided one after another, and 4 vehicles coming from the opposite lane also slipped and collided in a chain reaction. Two people riding in the van were injured and transported to a nearby hospital.



The police confirmed the road icing from the dispatched firefighters and are conducting further investigations with the drivers and others involved.


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