New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday (October 30) expressed grief over the incident of Halloween stampede in South Korea in which young people lost their lives. Expressing condolences to the bereaved families, Jaishankar said that India stands in solidarity with the Republic of Korea in this difficult time.
“Deeply shocked at the loss of many young lives due to the stampede in Seoul. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Korea at this difficult time,” the Foreign Ministry tweeted. Minister
The death of so many youths in the stampede in Seoul was a deep shock. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Korea during this difficult time. – Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) 30 October 2022
151 killed in Seoul Halloween stampede
Death toll in Terrible Seoul Halloween Getaway South Korea’s Yonhap news agency quoted fire officials as saying that 19 of the victims, identified as foreigners, had risen to 151. Choi Seong-beom, the head of the fire department in Yongsan, said during a briefing that the death toll in Saturday’s crash had risen to 151, including 19 foreigners. Their nationalities include people from Iran, Uzbekistan, China and Norway, Choi said.
The agency also reported that the victims, aged 20, were most affected by the Seoul Halloween stampede. In addition, the agency said on Sunday, citing the Seoul metropolitan government, that it had received about 270 reports of people missing related to the deadly stampede during Halloween parties in Itaewon district.
Al Jazeera quoted local media as saying that the incident allegedly took place when a large group of people reached the Itawan bar after hearing about an unidentified figure coming there. Social media footage showed several people being assisted by rescue officers and private citizens at the scene, and several rescue officers performing CPR on people in poor condition on the streets.
packed halloween festivities Seoul, capital of South Korea Local officials said that happened after the Covid restrictions were lifted. The festival had a participation of over one lakh visitors and the casualties are expected to rise.
Emergency officials received at least 81 calls from people with breathing difficulties,” South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported. A large crowd moved on a narrow street during Halloween festivities, resulting in dozens requiring first aid. Was.
His office said South Korean President Yoon Suk-yol ordered an emergency medical team to be sent to the area and said hospital beds should be prepared to reduce casualties.
Many people had trouble breathing as the chaotic stampede broke out as dozens were seen giving CPR to people lying lifeless on the streets after the incident. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday chaired an emergency response meeting over the deadly stampede, according to officials.
“Soon after the accident, Yoon came to the presidential office in Yongsan and presided over a response meeting related to the Seoul Itaewon Halloween accident,” the presidential office said.
“The top priority is to transport and rescue patients and provide immediate medical treatment to those affected,” local media quoted Yoon as saying. Officials are still investigating the exact cause of the accident as the investigation continues.
Emergency forces were dispatched as the crowd grew, resulting in fatalities. Firefighters and police officials also reached the Etawah area of Seoul to bring the situation under control.
(with ANI inputs)