KTX Train Emits Smoke While Entering Asan, South Chungcheong... 388 Passengers Evacuated
by Oh Yukyo
Published 05 Dec.2025 21:30(KST)
Updated 05 Dec.2025 21:38(KST)
Fire Breaks Out on Train from Busan to Haengsin
Fire Authorities and KORAIL Investigating Cause
Major Accident Averted as Incident Occurred Just Before Entering Cheonan Asan Station
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on December 5, smoke was detected on a KTX train traveling from Busan Station to Haengsin Station as it was entering Cheonan Asan Station in Asan, South Chungcheong Province.
The smoke originated in the locomotive's engine room and was extinguished on its own in about 13 minutes.
All 388 passengers on board evacuated the train, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The fire department and Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) are investigating the exact cause of the fire.
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