Suddenly a 'Bang' from Behind... 1 Dead and 15 Injured Including Children in Truck Collision with Daycare Vehicle

A daycare van hit by a 5-ton truck. [Image source=Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] At around 10:21 AM on the 25th, a 5-ton truck collided with the rear of a daycare center van on a road near Misan Village, Daeji-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam, resulting in 1 death and 15 injuries.

According to the Gyeongnam Fire Headquarters, at the time of the accident, there was 1 driver in the truck, and 3 adults including teachers and 12 children in the van.

As a result of the accident, a man in his 70s driving the daycare center van died, and the remaining 15 people, including children, sustained injuries such as fractures and occipital injuries from the impact.

Police alcohol tests revealed that the truck driver was not driving under the influence.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident based on vehicle black box footage, nearby CCTV, and witness testimonies.

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