Two Dead in 252km National Road Crash... Three Dongho Members Booked

An accident occurred where two people died after speeding from 80 km/h on a national road up to a maximum speed of 252 km/h.
[Photo by Changwon Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jucheol In] Three club members have been booked by the police in connection with an incident where two drivers died after driving at speeds up to 252 km/h on a national highway.

The Gyeongnam Police Agency announced on the 2nd that they are investigating three individuals, including driver A (29), on charges of joint dangerous acts and violating the Road Traffic Act for speeding.

A and others are accused of driving in a convoy of four vehicles on a national highway passing through Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon City, speeding over a 22 km section at around 11:02 PM on February 12.

They were found to have driven at speeds up to 252 km/h on a road with a speed limit of 80 km/h. The vehicle at the very front hit the guardrail immediately after passing through Naepo 2 Tunnel. Two people, including the driver and a passenger of this vehicle, died at the scene due to the accident.

The Gyeongnam Police Agency stated that while strictly responding to violations such as reckless driving, they are also considering installing speed enforcement cameras on the road section where the accident occurred.

A police official said, "Driving in a convoy at high speed and recklessly is an illegal act that endangers not only the drivers themselves but also other drivers," and urged, "We ask for active reports and tips using the Smart National Reporting app."

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