Hundreds Die In 4 Devastating Incidents Across The Globe This Weekend

Nearly 400 people died over the weekend in four separate incidents around the globe, namely in South Korea, India, the Philippines and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Seoul, South Korea

In Seoul, at least 154 people were killed and 82 injured after being crushed in a crowd celebrating Halloween in the narrow alleys of Itaewon, known as the city's nightlife district. At least 149 foreign nationals, including two American citizens, were among the dead, local fire officials said, as per Nikkei Asia.

It is unclear what caused the surge. However, Saturday marked the first Halloween weekend since the South Korean government lifted its restrictions on crowd sizes and face mask mandates.

Videos posted on social media showed several victims being given CPR and medical attention on the streets. Other videos also showed partygoers atop each other as medical officers attempted to pull people from the bottom of the crowd crush to give them medical attention.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has vowed to implement new measures to prevent a similar devastating incident from happening again.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Congolese capital city of Kinshasa, 11 people died Saturday in a crowd crush at the Stadium of Martyrs. Two police officers were among the dead, according to Reuters.

The outlet said the stadium, which only had a capacity of 80,000, was overcrowded. The crush occurred after some of the crowd forced their way into the VIP and reserved sections in the concert headlined by acclaimed Kinshasa-born singer Fally Ipupa, who said he only heard about the incident Sunday morning.

Earlier that day, police had used tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowd gathered in the streets outside the Stadium of Martyrs.

Gujarat, India

At least 130 people were killed in the Indian state of Gujarat after the century-old Morbi suspension bridge collapsed Sunday evening, plunging hundreds into the Machchhu River, as reported by The Times of India.

The bridge collapsed just four days after it was reopened to the public following seven months of extensive renovation work and repairs.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since announced cash compensation for the families of people who were killed or injured in the incident. Gujarat Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi also said they are now forming a five-member committee to investigate the bridge collapse.

Philippines

At least 98 people died in the Philippines over the weekend after Tropical Storm Nalgae, known locally as Paeng, devastated the Southeast Asian country. At least 63 people are still missing, according to the nation's disaster agency.

The Bangsamoro region in the country's south accounts for 53 deaths and 22 people are missing, Reuters reported.

Philippine President Ferdinand "BongBong" Marcos Jr. is expected to fly over the flood-submerged districts in the Cavite province Monday.