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Five-vehicle pileup on
Jinjeon Midwest Expressway, 3 injured
In short
Five vehicles collided in a chain crash on the Midwest Expressway in Jinjeon, North Chungcheong Province.
A cargo truck driven by a man in his 70s struck the vehicle ahead, worsening the accident.
Three people were injured and transported to hospitals, and police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Key facts
| When | It occurred at 4:26 p.m. on the 7th. |
|---|---|
| Where | Near Gasan Bridge on the Midwest Expressway southbound in Jinjeon County, North Chungcheong Province. |
| Who | A one-ton cargo truck driven by a man in his 70s, identified as A. |
| How | The cargo truck struck the vehicle ahead, causing it to be pushed back and creating a chain collision involving three more vehicles. |
What it means for me
Maintaining safe following distance and caution against sudden braking are necessary when driving on expressways.
