(LEAD) Bus rams into 32 vehicles in Bundang, leaving 57 injured

An intra-city bus crashed into multiple vehicles waiting at a traffic light in the Bundang Ward of Seongnam during the morning rush hour. According to The Korea Times, the collision occurred at 7:34 a.m. when the bus plowed into four other buses, a cargo truck, and 27 passenger cars before hitting a traffic barrier. KBS World Radio reported that the accident caused major traffic congestion.

The crash resulted in 48 injuries, including six serious injuries, though The Korea Times noted that none were reported to be life-threatening. The bus was operated by a driver in his 60s, who was not found to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver told police that the brakes failed, and investigators are looking into the exact cause of the accident.

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