27-06-2025
Seoul man frustrated over divorce sets fire to subway. Video goes viral
A man's anger over his divorce turned into a public safety nightmare after he allegedly set fire to a moving subway in Seoul, which injured several 67-year-old man, identified only by his surname Won, has been indicted after allegedly pouring petrol inside the running train and lighting it on to reports, the incident occurred on May 31 aboard Seoul Subway Line 5 while the train was travelling through the undersea tunnel between Yeouinaru and Mapo
According to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office, Won has been charged with attempted murder, arson on a moving vehicle, and violating the Railway Safety said he acted out of frustration over the outcome of his divorce a video that has now gone viral, Won is seen walking inside the coach with a bottle, dousing the floor in liquid. Passengers begin fleeing the compartment. Within seconds, he sets his clothes on fire, sparking chaos inside the moving the video here: The blaze left six passengers injured and 23, including the suspect, hospitalised for smoke total, 129 people received emergency medical assistance. Damage to public property was estimated at 330 million won (over Rs 2 crore), including severe damage to one of the subway cars, The Chosun Daily was handed over to prosecutors on June 9 following police custody. According to local reports, authorities are continuing their investigation to ensure such incidents do not recur.- EndsMust Watch
