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Seoul Halloween party stampede kills at least 120

At least 120 people were killed and scores injured in a crush in the South Korean capital when crowds surged during a Halloween event.

Thousands of people pushed forward on a narrow street in the Itaewon nightlife district of Seoul on Saturday night during the first Halloween celebrations since the country’s recent easing of Covid restrictions.

Videos on social media showed people in fancy dress outfits being pushed through the narrow streets, with some appearing to climb walls on either side to try to save themselves from the crush.

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