Busan Seomyeon Taxi Collision Causes Crash into Bus Stop 'Bang'

At around 4:40 a.m. on the 7th, a rear-end collision between taxis occurred on Gwangmu Bridge in Busanjin-gu, heading towards Seomyeon Intersection. As a result of this accident, one taxi crashed into the central bus-only lane (BRT) bus stop, damaging the facilities. [Provided by Busan Police Agency] [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chunhan] At around 4:40 AM on the 7th, a collision occurred between taxis traveling toward Seomyeon Intersection at Gwangmugyo in Busanjin-gu.

As a result of the accident, one taxi crashed into the central bus-only lane (BRT) bus stop, damaging the facility.

The driver in his 60s and a passenger in their 20s who were in the taxi that hit the facility were injured and transported to the hospital.

The police are investigating the cause of the accident based on the vehicle's black box and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.

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