China News Service, October 30. According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, on the evening of October 29, a large-scale gathering of people in Itaewon, Yongshan District, Seoul, South Korea caused a serious stampede accident due to a Halloween event.
Up to now, the accident has caused 151 deaths and 82 injuries, including 3 Chinese citizens.
The embassy in South Korea has expressed its condolences to the South Korean government over the accident, and asked the South Korean side to find out the cause of the accident and take care of the aftermath of the Chinese citizens who were killed.
The Chinese Embassy in South Korea hereby reminds Chinese citizens in South Korea:
1. Pay attention to personal safety.
Actively avoid crowded areas, do not blindly follow the trend to participate in large-scale group activities, and be wary of unfamiliar "candy" and "drinks".
Effectively enhance the safety awareness of traffic travel, electrical appliances, fire prevention and theft.
2. Do a good job in epidemic prevention.
Resolutely overcome paralysis, do not participate in large-scale gatherings and gatherings, wear formal masks when going out, and actively cooperate with local epidemic prevention policies.
3. Report personal information.
Please inform your relatives of your contact number, specific address and unit, and keep in close contact with your family.
In case of emergency, please call the police in time and get in touch with our Embassy for assistance:
Korea Helpline: 112 (Police), 119 (Coastal Police, Fire)
Itaewon Stampede Missing Report Hotline:
02-2199-8660, 8664~8678; 120 (Dashan Call Center)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Services Emergency Call Center Tel: +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991
Consular protection and assistance telephone of the embassy in South Korea: 02-755-0572