Witnesses describe “out of control” South Korea Halloween deadly stampede

Witnesses described chaotic scenes from the deadly stampede that killed at least 149 people in the South Korean capital Seoul when a huge crowd celebrating Halloween surged into an alley in a nightlife area on Saturday night.

A further 150 people were injured in the melee that took place at about 10:20 p.m. in Seoul's Itaewon district.

“Seeing this incident, I think the police were not prepared enough. There were way too many people and it was too crowded. I know the policemen and rescue workers are working hard, but I would say there was a lack of preparation,” said 21-year-old witness Moon Ju-young.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol visited the site of the stampede and declared a period of national mourning on Sunday.