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5 Iranians killed in Seoul Halloween stampede: spokesman

Xinhua | Updated: 2022-10-30 20:50

Police officers guard the scene of a stampede in Seoul, South Korea, Oct 30, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

TEHRAN -- At least 5 Iranians died in the Halloween stampede in the South Korean capital Seoul, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Sunday.

Five Iranian citizens have been among the victims of the incident so far, Kanaani said, adding that the Iranian embassy in Seoul has been following up on the situation of Iranians and more information on the status of possible injured or missing Iranians will be announced later.

He expressed condolences to the victims' families and sent his sympathies to the people of South Korea over the stampede.

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