VIENNA, Oct 30 Austrian citizen dies in stampede in Seoul , which occurred on the background of the celebration of Halloween, the ORF TV channel reported, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic.
The tragedy with a stampede in Seoul's Itaewon district, famous for Halloween parties, led to the death of 153 people, another 103 were injured. Among the victims of the crush — 22 foreigners, including four Russians. Seoul authorities have also received more than 3,700 missing persons reports. South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol declared national mourning until the end of November 5
«In the mass panic in Seoul, which killed at least 151 people, one Austrian also died, according to the Foreign Ministry,» the channel said in a statement. Twitter.
Earlier, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg expressed their condolences to Seoul in connection with the state of emergency.