A passenger city bus crashed into 32 stationary vehicles waiting at a traffic signal in Seongnam, South Korea, injuring 57 people, with at least eight in serious condition. The accident occurred during the busy morning rush hour at approximately 8:00 AM local time on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
According to Seongnam police, the 60-year-old city bus driver plowed into four other buses, one truck, and 27 passenger cars before coming to a halt after hitting a traffic barrier. Breathalyzer and drug tests confirmed the driver was not under the influence of alcohol, and the driver claimed in preliminary questioning that the bus experienced sudden brake failure.
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