SEOUL — Officials said they have identified nearly all of the victims of a deadly crowd crush during Halloween celebrations in the South Korean capital on Saturday evening that left at least 153 dead and about 82 injured.
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End of carouselAmericans Steven Blesi, of Kennesaw State University in Georgia, and Anne Gieske, of the University of Kentucky, died after the crush. They were studying abroad.
Four foreign nationals who were killed have yet to be identified, the disaster and safety headquarters said. Other countries that have confirmed that at least one of their nationals died include Norway, China, Japan, France and Australia.
The victims include 56 men and 97 women, and most were in their 20s and 30s, according to South Korea’s Interior and Safety Ministry. Almost all of the victims’ identities have been confirmed. Authorities said it’s possible the death toll will rise.
South Korea declared a period of national mourning until Nov. 5, with flags flying at half-staff on federal buildings. A memorial site for victims will be erected in Seoul.
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End of carouselAmericans Steven Blesi, of Kennesaw State University in Georgia, and Anne Gieske, of the University of Kentucky, died after the crush. They were studying abroad.
Four foreign nationals who were killed have yet to be identified, the disaster and safety headquarters said. Other countries that have confirmed that at least one of their nationals died include Norway, China, Japan, France and Australia.
The victims include 56 men and 97 women, and most were in their 20s and 30s, according to South Korea’s Interior and Safety Ministry. Almost all of the victims’ identities have been confirmed. Authorities said it’s possible the death toll will rise.
South Korea declared a period of national mourning until Nov. 5, with flags flying at half-staff on federal buildings. A memorial site for victims will be erected in Seoul.
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