[Breaking] [Itaewon Disaster] 151 Dead, Bodies Placed in 39 Hospitals Including Severance and Other Seoul Metropolitan Area Facilities

According to the fire authorities, as of 10:30, a total of 233 casualties have occurred in this accident, of which 151 have died. The deceased are being laid to rest at 39 hospitals in the metropolitan area, including Gangnam Severance Hospital. Ilsan Dongguk University Hospital has the highest number with 20, and 7 are laid to rest at St. Vincent Hospital and Pyeongtaek Jeil Funeral Hall. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Gyumin] A massive crowd gathered in the Itaewon area of Yongsan-gu, Seoul, ahead of Halloween Day, resulting in a large-scale crushing disaster.

According to the fire authorities, as of 10:30, a total of 233 casualties have been reported in this incident, including 151 deaths. The deceased are being placed in 39 hospitals across the metropolitan area, including Gangnam Severance Hospital. Dongguk University Hospital in Ilsan has the largest number with 20, followed by St. Vincent's Hospital and Pyeongtaek Jeil Funeral Hall, each holding 7.

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