Washington: Several world leaders offered their condolences as the death toll rose in a horrific stampede at a Halloween event in South Korea’s Seoul on Saturday.
Taking to Twitter, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said: “Deeply shocked at the loss of so many young lives due to the stampede in Seoul. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their dear ones. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Korea during this difficult time.”
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Deeply shocked at the loss of so many young lives due to the stampede in Seoul. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their dear ones. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Korea during this difficult time.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 30, 2022
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US President Joe Biden said:
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Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in Seoul. We grieve with the people of the Republic of Korea and wish for a quick recovery to all those who were injured. The United States stands with the Republic of Korea during this tragic time.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2022
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“All our thoughts are with those currently responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time,” tweeted UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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Horrific news from Seoul tonight.
All our thoughts are with those currently responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) October 29, 2022
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Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau wished speedy recovery to the victims of the crush.
At least 146 people have been killed in a stampede when a huge crowd celebrating Halloween crammed into an alley in a nightlife area of the South Korean capital, Seoul.
Tens of thousands of people — mostly young, and many wearing elaborate Halloween costumes — had descended upon the district Saturday night, for the first major Halloween celebration since most Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.
As per reports, the stampede took place at about 10pm local time (13:00 GMT), and many of the victims were trampled to death.
