The death toll of at least 120 deaths in the impressive crowd created in the district of Itaewon, in Seoul, the capital of South Korea, during the celebrations for Halloween. In addition, hundreds of people were injured.

Hellish chaos broke out during a parade attended by thousands of people.

The situation would have precipitated when, due to unclear circumstances, a general stampede was triggered in the crowd, which created confusion and a gigantic gathering.

There have been falls, illnesses, cardiac arrests among the multitude of people seeking escape.

In the neighborhood, after the alarm, the police arrived, along with more than 140 ambulances.

The area was placed in lockdown to allow rescue and transport of people to the hospital.

The police have launched investigations to shed light on what happened.

(Unioneonline / lf)

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