World leaders provided their condolences after 151 individuals have been killed and 150 others have been injured in a lethal stampede at a Halloween occasion in Seoul on Saturday night time. The disastrous crush occurred as 1000’s, principally younger individuals and college students, have been celebrating Halloween within the capital’s slender alleyways.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar mourned the victims of the tragedy assuring India’s solidarity with the grieving nation, saying he was “deeply shocked” by the lack of younger lives. 

Deeply shocked on the lack of so many younger lives because of the stampede in Seoul. Our condolences to the households of those that misplaced their pricey ones. We stand in solidarity with the Republic of Korea throughout this tough time.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 30, 2022

US President Joe Biden mentioned he grieved the lack of lives and wished for the speedy restoration of these affected.

Jill and I ship our deepest condolences to the households who misplaced family members in Seoul. We grieve with the individuals of the Republic of Korea and need for a fast restoration to all those that have been injured. The United States stands with the Republic of Korea throughout this tragic time.

— President Biden (@POTUS) October 29, 2022

Newly-appointed prime minister of UK, Rishi Sunak additionally took to Twitter to specific his grief over the tragic crush. 

Horrific information from Seoul tonight.

All our ideas are with these at the moment responding and all South Koreans at this very distressing time.

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) October 29, 2022

Assuring that France was at South Korea’s aspect, President Emmanuel Macron additionally mourned the tragedy. “A heartfelt thought this evening for the inhabitants of Seoul and for all the Korean people after the tragedy of Itaewon. France is at your side,” the chief tweeted in French and Korean.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau wished speedy restoration to the victims of the crush. 

On behalf of Canadians, I’m sending my deepest condolences to the individuals of South Korea at this time, following a lethal stampede in Seoul. I’m considering of everybody affected by this tragedy, and wishing a quick and full restoration to those that have been injured.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 29, 2022

Meanwhile, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol has declared a interval of nationwide mourning on Sunday.

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