Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Truck Crashes Into South Korean Market, Killing Two and Injuring 18
Imagine a busy market in South Korea.
Suddenly, a small truck went into the market and traveled a long way, like a football field, before stopping.
Sadly, two people who were hurt very badly passed away.
In total, 18 people were injured.
The driver said the truck sped up unexpectedly.
Police are checking the truck to figure out exactly why it happened.
The driver was not drunk, but they have been arrested and are being asked questions.
A light truck crashed into a market in Bucheon, South Korea, on Thursday.
The incident resulted in two fatalities and 18 injuries.
The truck traveled approximately 150 meters through the market's passageway.
The driver, who blamed sudden acceleration, was arrested and tested negative for alcohol.
CCTV footage showed the truck accelerating along stalls before crashing.
- Who
- A truck driver in his 60s
- What
- A light truck crashed into a market, traveling 150 meters, killing two people and injuring 18.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- A market in Bucheon, South Korea, about 20 km west of Seoul.
- Why
- The driver blamed a sudden surge of acceleration; the exact cause is under investigation.
Driver's Statement
Official Investigation
Cause of Crash
Driver's Statement
The driver claimed a sudden surge of acceleration caused the incident.
Official Investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause by examining the vehicle and the driver's actions, including whether the vehicle reversed before accelerating.
- Location
- Market in Bucheon, South Korea (approx. 20 km west of Seoul)
- Date
- Thursday
- Vehicle Involved
- Light truck
- Fatalities
- 2
- Injured
- 18 (including 2 who suffered cardiac arrest and later died)
- Distance Traveled
- 150 meters (164 yards) along a passageway
- Driver Status
- Arrested, questioned, tested negative for alcohol, not intoxicated.
