53 cars collided at the Manjong Intersection in Wonju, Gangwon-do.road control

[Anchor]
This evening, about 50 cars collided one after another in Wonju, Gangwon-do, where a heavy snow warning was issued.

So far, three people have been injured and taken to the hospital.

I'm connecting with the reporter. Reporter Na Hye-in, please tell us the details.

[Reporter]
Yes, the place where the accident occurred is Manjong Intersection in Hojeo-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do.

Multiple crashes occurred on the road toward the Wonju Enterprise City.

is a national highway from Jongmangeori to Simpyeong intersection,
Photos from the
scene show dozens of cars intertwined and the road is chaotic, and drivers get out of the car and wait for the scene to be settled.

The fire department currently understands that 53 vehicles were involved in a collision.

The time of the accident is around 5:50 p.m. today.In the aftermath of the

accident, both roads were closed, and the surrounding area is very crowded due to the overlapping rush hour.

The fire department said it found that seven people were injured in the process of dealing with the accident, but that it transferred three people to the hospital.

However, the number of injuries is expected to increase further as the fire authorities grasp the situation of casualties.

He complained of pain in his head and knees, but it was found that it was not life-threatening.

Currently, police are removing vehicles from the accident site, and they are checking for additional damage as they clean up the scene.

Wonju City sent an emergency notification text asking for a detour to the surrounding roads, saying that both directions of the national road were blocked and it was impossible to enter.

Currently, a heavy snow warning has been issued in Wonju, Gangwon-do.

A lot of snow is also predicted tonight, so please pay special attention to safety if you have to drive in the snow.

So far, the Ministry of Social Affairs has informed you.