After Halloween celebrations in South Korea's capital Seoul on Saturday, severe congestion occurred on a narrow street in the city's Itaewon entertainment district.
A riot ensued when a large crowd pressed in and at least 146 people were killed and 150 injured, according to the AP news agency.
A large effort with more than 800 people from the rescue service and 140 ambulances was sent to the scene of the accident.
According to the police, tens of people received cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the spot, while many have been taken to hospital.
Crisis meeting
South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol called an emergency meeting regarding the accident.
He urges the responsible authorities to ensure that the injured receive care quickly and to ensure that there are available beds in nearby hospitals, TT reports.
Seoul's mayor is currently in Europe but will now return home, writes Yonhap news agency.
UD: No Swedes
A press spokesperson at the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs tells SVT on Saturday evening that no reports have yet been received that there are any Swedes among the dead or injured.
Condolences are pouring in
Condolences are pouring in on social media.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak describes the incident as "terrible news".
"Heartbreaking," White House security adviser Jake Sullivan wrote on Twitter: