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Canadian Among Injured in Crowd Surge That Killed More Than 150 in South Korea

October 30, 2022
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A Canadian was among those injured in a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people in Seoul, South Korea, Global Affairs confirmed Sunday, while Korean Canadians said they were shocked by the disaster. The federal department said Canadian officials are in touch with local authorities to gather more information and provide consular assistance to…

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At Least 151 Dead in South Korea’s Capital After Crowd Surge at Halloween Event: Officials

October 29, 2022
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At least 151 people are dead after an outdoors Halloween event in South Korean capital Seoul turned into a crowd surge on Saturday night, emergency officials said. Huge crowds at the event surged into a narrow downhill alley in a nightlife area near the Hamilton Hotel, a major party venue in Seoul. The incident trapped and…

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Deadly Crowd Surge at Houston Music Festival Kills 8, Leaves Many Injured

November 6, 2021
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Police officials said at least eight people were killed and many others injured in a crush when fans surged toward the stage at the Astroworld music festival in Houston on Nov. 5 while rapper Travis Scott was performing. “This is a tragic night,” Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña told a news conference outside NRG Park,…

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