Military vehicle overturns in Pohang, killing one

A military vehicle equipped with a self-propelled artillery overturned in the southeastern South Korean city of Pohang on Monday, killing a service member and seriously injuring another, military officials said.

The Marine Corps vehicle overturned at 10:15 a.m. while en route to a training ground in the city, located some 400 kilometers from the capital Seoul, according to the officials.

The vehicle was carrying seven Marine service members at the time of the accident.

A 22-year-old corporal, identified only by his surname Kim, has been confirmed dead.

A 23-year-old sergeant has been taken to a nearby hospital, and is in critical condition, they said. (Yonhap)