BMW veers onto sidewalk and overturns in Gangneung, injuring three men in their 40s
In short
A BMW car drove onto a sidewalk and overturned on a road in Gangneung, Gangwon, at about 10:38 p.m. on 19 October, outlets reported. Three men in their 40s were injured and taken to hospital. Police are investigating the cause.
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A BMW passenger car drove onto a sidewalk and overturned on a road in Yuchon-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon, at about 10:38 p.m. on 19 October, Yonhap, Dong-A Ilbo and Chosun Ilbo reported. Yonhap and Dong-A Ilbo placed the road near Sa-imdang Coffee (사임당커피). Chosun Ilbo said the car fell on its side. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
Three men in their 40s were injured. Dong-A Ilbo said they were the men in the car and were taken to a nearby hospital, where they were treated. Newsis also headlined that the three were taken to hospital. [ 2 , 3 ]
Dong-A Ilbo said police are questioning the driver and witnesses to establish exactly how the accident happened. The documents do not give a cause or say how serious the injuries were. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The documents give no basis for wider significance beyond the local injuries. The cause is still under police investigation.
Key facts
- A BMW passenger car drove onto a sidewalk and then overturned at about 10:38 p.m. on 19 October. [ 1 , 3 , 4 ]
- The crash happened on a road near Sa-imdang Coffee (사임당커피) in Yuchon-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Three men in their 40s were injured. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
- The three men were in the car and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. [ 3 ]
- Police are questioning the driver and witnesses to establish how the accident happened. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- How the accident happened Dong-A Ilbo said police are questioning the driver and witnesses to establish the exact course of events; no document gives a cause.
- The condition of the injured men Documents say only that they were hurt and taken to hospital; none gives the severity of the injuries.