Australian Killed in South Korea Stampede
An Australian has died in a stampede in the South Korean capital that has left more than 150 people dead after a crowd became unruly.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it had been notified of the Australian’s death in Seoul on Saturday night, local time.
A spokesman said consular officials were providing assistance to the deceased’s family.
They are also working to help other Australians present at the event.
“The Australian government sends its condolences to the family and others affected by this tragic incident,” the spokesman said.
The disaster happened as a huge crowd celebrating Halloween on Saturday night surged into an alley in a nightclub area, which is popular among young people, expatriates and travellers, in Seoul….