Chain Collision Involving 44 Vehicles on Goyang Jayuro... Morning Commute Congestion

by Lee jonggu

Published 14 Jan.2025 07:54(KST)

Updated 14 Jan.2025 08:33(KST)

Four Six-Vehicle Collisions, One Three-Vehicle Collision, Six Two-Vehicle Collisions, and Five Single-Vehicle Accidents

At around 5:16 a.m. on the 14th, a multi-vehicle collision occurred near Gusan IC on Jayuro, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, heading towards Paju. This accident has caused severe traffic congestion during the morning commute.

Around 5:16 a.m. on the 14th, a multi-vehicle collision occurred near Gusan IC on Jayuro, Gusan-dong, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province, heading towards Paju. Photo by Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters

The accident involved 44 vehicles in total, including four six-vehicle collisions, one three-vehicle collision, six two-vehicle collisions, and five single-vehicle accidents.

As a result, a driver in his 40s of a 16-ton truck sustained facial fractures and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The police and fire authorities believe the accident was caused by icy road conditions and have been managing the accident scene.

Around 5:16 a.m. on the 14th, a multi-vehicle collision occurred near Gusan IC on Jayuro, heading towards Paju, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province. Photo by Gyeonggi Northern Fire and Disaster Headquarters

Additionally, calcium chloride was spread on the icy sections to prevent further accidents.

Gyeonggi Province issued a safety advisory text at 6:40 a.m. on the same day, stating, "Due to road icing (black ice) and snow accumulation in areas where snow and rain fell early in the morning, there is a risk of traffic and slipping accidents while walking. Please be cautious for your safety during the morning commute."