At the dawn of the weekend, there were multiple crashes due to black ice on the Sangju-Yeongcheon Expressway, which resulted in 5 people dying and 30 people injured.

Today (14th), at about 4:40 am, a report was received that more than a dozen cars crashed at Sangju-Yeongcheon Expressway in Gyeongbuk County Guard.

Five people, including drivers, have been killed and 30 wounded.

Fire authorities said, "It was reported that eight cars were on fire, but more damage could have actually occurred."

Police and fire departments are in full control of two-way traffic on highways, investigating accurate damage and incidents.

(Photo: provided by Gyeongbuk Fire Department, Yonhap News)