Dozens suffered heart attacks at Halloween celebrations

Dozens suffered heart attacks at Halloween celebrations

SEOUL: South Korean authorities reported dozens of visitors suffered heart attacks after being crushed by crowds pushing each other in a narrow alleyway during Halloween celebrations in Seoul, on Saturday.

An official from the National Fire Agency, Choi Cheon-sik, said a total of 100 people were reported injured during the incident in Itaewon district.

The exact number of individuals being treated for heart attacks is not yet known but is estimated to be in the tens of people.

The Seoul authorities added that dozens of visitors are being given breathing aid while many others have been rushed to nearby hospitals.

In the meantime, the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol urged the concerned parties to provide immediate treatment for those injured and review the security level of the incident location.

source – Indian Express.

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