Canadian Among Injured in Crowd Surge That Killed More Than 150 in South Korea

Canadian Among Injured in Crowd Surge That Killed More Than 150 in South Korea
Ambulances carrying victims head to the hospital near the scene in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2022. The Canadian Press/AP-Lee Jin-man
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A Canadian was among those injured in a crowd surge that killed more than 150 people in Seoul, South Korea, Global Affairs confirmed Sunday, while Korean Canadians said they were shocked by the disaster.

The federal department said Canadian officials are in touch with local authorities to gather more information and provide consular assistance to those affected.