Series of Early Morning Traffic Accidents in Jeollanam-do Leave One Dead

25-Ton Cargo Truck Overturns in Naju, Driver Killed
Pedestrian in His 60s Struck in Mokpo and Hospitalized

In the Jeollanam-do region, a series of traffic accidents involving pedestrians being struck and large cargo trucks overturning have occurred, resulting in one death and three injuries.

According to the Mokpo Police Station and other sources, at approximately 6:02 a.m. on May 19, a collision took place at an intersection in Seokhyeon-dong, Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do, between a garbage truck and a passenger car.

At 5:53 a.m. on the 19th, a 25-ton cargo truck overturned on a road in Seji-myeon, Naju City, South Jeolla Province. Provided by South Jeolla Fire Headquarters

The impact caused the garbage truck to veer onto the sidewalk, where it struck a pedestrian, Mr. A (in his 60s), before coming to a stop after hitting a utility pole and a street tree. Mr. A sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Two people, including the driver of the garbage truck, also suffered minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. All of them are reported to be in stable condition.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident, based on the garbage truck driver's statement that the collision occurred while the truck was making a right turn and a vehicle attempted to change lanes.

Earlier, at 5:53 a.m., a 25-ton large cargo truck overturned on a road in Seji-myeon, Naju City, Jeollanam-do.

In this accident, the truck driver, Mr. B (in his 60s), was pronounced dead at the scene. The police believe that the truck lost balance and overturned while navigating a curve and are investigating the precise cause of the accident.

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