According to authorities, a car crashed into a crowd of people in Seoul, killing at least nine individuals.
The traffic accident took place at around 21: 30 local time ( 13: 30 BST ), they added.
A person believed to be in his 60s reportedly drove the car into commuters waiting at a traffic stop, according to reports from Yonhap News Agency.
At least four more patients have been admitted to hospitals.
Authorities say they are investigating the tragedy, but warn that fatality numbers may increase.
The vehicle was heading in the wrong direction and collided with two other cars before coming into contact with commuters, according to local media.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at a junction close to Seoul City Hall. The vehicle in question, who was arrested at the image, reportedly told the police the car immediately accelerated.
Six people died at the picture, while three people died after of their wounds.
Yonhap, South Korea’s news agency, reports that the person arrested was 68 years old.
The speed limit in the country is 50 km/h ( 31 mph ) on general urban roads, and 30 km/h in residential areas, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development ( OECD ) into the country’s road safety.
In 2022, pedestrians in South Korea accounted for 35 % of all road deaths – a high share compared to other OECD countries, the agency reported.
However, the OECD pointed out in the same document that road fatalities in the nation have decreased recently.