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Itaewon stampede video Horrifying new footage shows crowd getting pushed into narrow alley

The stampede has been described as one of the worst disasters seen by South Korea in decades (image via AFP South Korea) On October 29, Saturday, a during a Halloween party in the Itaewon district of Seoul, South Korea, left more than 150 people dead and over 130 injured. On October 30, a shocking video of the incident spread on social media, depicting the moment where the crowd of revelers surged beyond control, leading to tragic consequences. Trigger Warning: The following video may be disturbing to some. Viewer discretion is advised. CONTENT WARNING

New Footage released captures the moment the Itaewon crowd gets pushed down the alley.

Netizens comment that many people started pushing each other, which caused more chaos.CONTENT WARNINGNew Footage released captures the moment the Itaewon crowd gets pushed down the alley.Netizens comment that many people started pushing each other, which caused more chaos. In the footage, screams can be heard among the large crowd of party-goers in the district. People can be seen getting pushed into the cramped space between the bars and night clubs, pushing the masses forward. As more people continue to surge in, the faces of many among the crowd become increasingly distressed, with many attempting to move ahead by pushing and shoving one another. As people seem to lose their footing, the sound of screaming only becomes more pronounced. The Independent reported that among the deceased victims, 26 were confirmed to be foreign nationals. 37 of the injured victims are believed to be in critical condition.

Majority of the victims of the Itaewon Stampede were young

According to NBC, the Itaewon Halloween celebration was one of the first to take place in South Korea in two years, as a result of the nation's recently lifted Covid-19 restrictions. South Korea has now announced a national mourning period with regard to the horrible Itaewon tragedy. All entertainment shows/events will likely be postponed to express condolences, so in order to respect the deceased and affected, please be careful with what you say or post South Korea has now announced a national mourning period with regard to the horrible Itaewon tragedy. All entertainment shows/events will likely be postponed to express condolences, so in order to respect the deceased and affected, please be careful with what you say or post NPR reported that there were believed to be over 100,000 party-goers in the Itaewon district at the time of the incident. The New York Post stated that most of the victims were in their 20's and 30's, with a large percentage of them being college students. According to the BBC, when the surging crowd went out of control, leading to the stampede, many people in the area attempted to help the injured victims with CPR. People in Seoul are paying respects to the 154 victims of the tragedy. Laying a white flower as is customary here. An on-site counselling centre also set up.People in Seoul are paying respects to the 154 victims of the tragedy. Laying a white flower as is customary here. An on-site counselling centre also set up. In an interview with BBC reporters, Ana, a 24-year-old tourist who was visiting from Spain, described her attempts to try and help the victims. Ana said that people at the scene were trying to instruct her on how to do CPR, which she had no experience of. She said that many of her efforts were fruitless, as the victims she attempted to help were already dead. She said: “They were telling me how to hold their heads and open their mouths, and things like that. I was trying to help but they were both dead as well. I have to say all the people they were bringing in to do CPR, most of them were already not breathing so they couldn’t do anything.” She added: “We couldn’t do anything, that was the main trauma.” The tragedy that happened in Itaewon is so heart breaking, and I realised that I myself and we all need to learn how to perform CPR. I’m serious

Ctto HeatlhlineThe tragedy that happened in Itaewon is so heart breaking, and I realised that I myself and we all need to learn how to perform CPR. I’m seriousCtto Heatlhline The circumstances leading to the stampede are currently being investigated by the South Korean Government. NPR reported that and its surrounding areas have been declared a . Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found