On the 16th at around 11:00 a.m., a traffic accident occurred at the Asan Intersection on National Route 39 in the Asan-ri area of Yeongin-myeon, Asan, South Chungcheong Province.

According to the city of Asan, cleanup operations are currently underway, and as a result, the road toward Asan City Hall is fully closed. The city sent a safety alert message asking nearby vehicles to take alternate routes.

Drivers are advised to avoid the affected section and use nearby alternate roads. Near the scene, drivers must follow the guidance and directions of traffic police and related authorities to travel safely. The exact cause of the accident and whether there are any casualties have not yet been confirmed. The relevant authorities plan to investigate the precise circumstances as soon as cleanup operations are completed.