Gyeongbu Expressway Covered with Food Waste... Collection Vehicle Overturned

Food Waste Collection Truck Overturns
Fortunately, No Casualties Reported

A vehicle carrying food waste overturned in the middle of the Gyeongbu Expressway, causing traffic congestion for a time.

At around 7:30 a.m. on the 2nd, a 1-ton food waste collection truck driven by a man in his 50s overturned near the Geumto Junction on the Busan-bound side of the Gyeongbu Expressway. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.

On the 2nd, a food waste collection vehicle overturned near the Geumto Junction on the Busan-bound side of the Gyeongbu Expressway. [Image source=Online community BobaeDream]

However, due to the accident, a large amount of food waste spilled onto the highway, leading to road closures. As a result, traffic congestion of about 4 km occurred from Yangjae Interchange to Geumto Junction, causing inconvenience to surrounding vehicles.

The police believe that the vehicle lost balance and overturned on its own without any collision or other causes, and they are investigating the exact cause of the accident.

A road covered with food waste. [Image source=Online community BobaeDream]

Regarding the accident, an online community called Bobae Dream posted a message titled "For those driving on the Gyeongbu Expressway today." The author shared photos from the scene, stating, "The food waste truck overturned, and all lanes are in this condition." The photos showed a truck lying on its side with food waste spilled on the road around it. Nearby vehicles were seen passing over the spilled waste.

Netizens who saw the news responded with comments such as "The drivers must have been in a difficult situation," "Thankfully, there were no casualties," and "Safety driving is essential in any situation."

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