Multi-vehicle pile-up in Seongnam leaves 34 injured

On the morning of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a major traffic accident occurred in the Yatap-dong district of Seongnam, South Korea, involving 17 vehicles. At approximately 7:34 a.m. local time, a bus traveling through the area crashed into a line of vehicles waiting at a traffic signal. The impact triggered a chain-reaction pile-up that included additional buses, trucks, and passenger cars, causing significant traffic disruption during the morning rush hour. The bus eventually came to a stop after striking a central road divider.

Local authorities report that 34 people sustained injuries, including bus passengers and drivers; multiple individuals are reported to be in serious condition. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance to the victims and secure the area. An investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is currently underway to determine the cause of the bus driver's failure to stop at the traffic light.