Accident Near Namyeong Station on Line 1 Causes Service Delays... 60-Year-Old Man Dies (Update)

Accident Suspected Involving a Homeless Man in His 60s Jaywalking

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[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] A fatal accident has occurred on Seoul Subway Line 1, causing delays in operation. This accident has caused great inconvenience to commuters.

According to the police and Korail on the 13th, at around 6:36 a.m., a train heading from Yongsan Station to Namyeong Station on Seoul Subway Line 1 collided with a man in his 60s, presumed to be a homeless person.

Due to this accident, the northbound train service from Namyeong Station to Cheongnyangni Station has been temporarily suspended. The southbound trains are operating normally.

The police moved all 1,000 passengers who were on the train at the time of the incident to Namyeong Station.

A Korail official explained, "It appears that the citizen was hit by the train after illegally crossing the tracks, and we are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident."

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