Taxi Accident in Seoul Claims Life of Driver

In the early hours of May 10, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in Yongdu-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, when a taxi collided with another taxi before crashing into a safety barrier. The incident, which took place around 1:42 AM, resulted in the death of an 80-year-old male taxi driver, referred to as A. Despite receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during transport to the hospital, A could not be saved. Two passengers in A's taxi sustained injuries but are reported to be in stable condition. The driver of the other taxi involved in the collision also escaped serious injury. The Dongdaemun Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.