Local officials confirmed Saturday that 146 people were killed and 150 were injured in a crowd surge at a Halloween event in South Korea.
There were at least 146 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.
The first outdoor Halloween event since mask mandates were lifted was attended by tens of thousands of people.
People in their 20s made up the majority of those who died of cardiac arrest, according to the news agency.
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.
The Yongsan fire chief said 74 of the dead had been taken to hospitals.
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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