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Suspect Sets Fire to Packed Seoul Subway Car, Injuring Six

Inside EditionJuly 5, 20251 min513,003 views
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Subway Arson Attack in Seoul

  • ⚠️ A suspect set fire to a packed subway car in Seoul, South Korea, on May 31st.
  • 💡 The incident occurred when a man doused the floor of the car with gasoline.
  • 🏃‍♂️ Passengers were prompted to run for safety, with one woman slipping in the spilled liquid.

Aftermath and Injuries

  • 💨 Once the car was nearly empty, the suspect ignited the gasoline, causing a fire that quickly spread.
  • 🚨 Surveillance video showed smoke spreading from a neighboring car, causing panic.
  • 🩹 Officials reported that six people were injured, but fortunately, no fatalities occurred.

Suspect and Charges

  • 👨‍⚖️ The suspect is identified as a 67-year-old man.
  • 💔 Prosecutors stated he was reportedly upset over a divorce ruling.
  • 🔍 He is accused of scouting train cars the day before to plan the attack.
  • 🔥 The suspect faces charges of attempted murder and arson.
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