Cars Collide on Icy Road in South Korea; 1 Dead, Dozens Hurt

Vehicles are stuck on a highway in heavy snow in Pyeongchang, about 126 kilometers (78 miles) east of Seoul, South Korea, on Jan. 15, 2023. Yoo Hyung-je/Yonhap via AP

SEOUL, South Korea—Nearly 50 vehicles collided on an icy highway near the South Korean capital Sunday night, killing one person and injuring dozens.

At least 47 vehicles were involved in the accident on the Guri-Pocheon highway, where they skidded on the slippery road and collided in succession, said Hwang Tae-geun, an official at the fire department in Pocheon city.