Local officials confirmed Saturday that at least 120 people were killed and 100 injured in a crowd surge at a Halloween event in South Korea.
There were at least 120 people killed when a large crowd pushed forward on a narrow street.
A number of people are in critical condition and the death toll is expected to rise according to the fire chief.
South Korea launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, which took place in a narrow alleyway outside the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon, a neighborhood known for its nightlife.
Tens of thousands of people were in the area for the first outdoor Halloween event since the masks were lifted.
The story is evolving.
The top priority right now is saving and evacuating patients, and providing prompt transportation and treatment to victims, according to a statement from the president.
There were rescue workers, firefighters and police officers responding to the scene.
Many of the people who died suffered cardiac arrest, officials said.
South Korea sent its disaster medical assistance team.
South Korea had a Halloween crush that killed 120 people.
At least 120 people were killed in a Halloween event in South Korea.
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