1 dead in 14-car pileup on icy highway in Anseong

The scene of a 14-car pileup on National Route 17 in Anseong is seen in this photo provided by the Gyeonggi Province firefighting agency, Dec. 2. 2024. Yonhap

One person died and five others were injured after a truck skid on an icy highway in Anseong, about 65 kilometers south of Seoul, on Monday, police said.

The accident occurred around 6 a.m. on National Route 17 after the 1-ton truck lost control and struck a median barrier, crashed into a 3.5-ton truck in the adjacent lane and set off a series of collisions with 12 other vehicles following from behind, according to the police.

The driver of the 3.5-ton truck, who was in his 60s, was killed, while five others sustained minor injuries.

Police confirmed the driver of the 1-ton truck was not driving under the influence. (Yonhap)