Resort shuttle bus skids on wet road in Gangneung, colliding with car and injuring 15

Fifteen people were injured when a resort shuttle bus skidded on a wet road and collided with an oncoming car in Gangneung, a coastal city in South Korea's Gangwon Province. The accident occurred around 8:02 a.m. on July 18th.

The 25-seat County bus, traveling towards Yangyang, reportedly lost control on the slippery road near the Cheongsol Park intersection in Sacheon-myeon. It then crossed the center line, colliding head-on with a K5 sedan that was traveling in the opposite direction towards Gangneung.

The impact caused the bus to overturn. Of the 13 people on the bus, including the 70-year-old driver, seven required rescue by emergency services. Four passengers sustained serious injuries, including fractures and lacerations, though their lives are not in danger. The two occupants of the K5 sedan suffered minor injuries.

Both drivers tested negative for alcohol. Police and fire officials are currently examining black box footage and witness testimonies to determine the precise circumstances of the collision. The incident highlights the dangers of driving in adverse weather conditions.