A tank truck overturned near the Wolgot Junction of the Third Gyeongin Expressway in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, causing some road closures.
According to Yonhap News, the incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. on August 3, when an LPG tank truck tipped over on the ramp leading to the Yeongdong Expressway.
The driver, a man in his 50s, sustained minor injuries, and a breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit for driving.
Authorities in Siheung and Incheon’s Namdong District issued a safety alert, stating, "Due to the tank truck overturning, traffic is currently restricted on the ramp from the Wolgot Junction of the Third Gyeongin Expressway to the Yeongdong Expressway (toward Seochang JC)." They advised drivers to use alternative routes.
The police are working to clear the scene and will investigate the circumstances of the accident, including the possibility of drunk driving.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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