Seoul Halloween Crush: 100+ Dead
- Janelle Story, 35, an American residing in Seoul, described the escalating crowd conditions leading up to a deadly Halloween incident.
- Story communicated via Twitter that exiting the subway station proved challenging, requiring 20 minutes to navigate the throng.
- Around 10:30 p.m., Story's sense of unease grew as she documented the scene, later sharing the footage on Twitter.
American Recounts Seoul Halloween Crowd Buildup
Updated May 30, 2025
Janelle Story, 35, an American residing in Seoul, described the escalating crowd conditions leading up to a deadly Halloween incident. Story told BuzzFeed News she encountered large gatherings while heading to a bar crawl. By 8:30 p.m.,the area was already densely populated.
Story communicated via Twitter that exiting the subway station proved challenging, requiring 20 minutes to navigate the throng. As she moved between bars near Hamilton Hotel, the crowds were tightly packed, though initially, the situation did not appear risky. The Halloween crowd and the potential for a crowd crush were already apparent.
Around 10:30 p.m., Story’s sense of unease grew as she documented the scene, later sharing the footage on Twitter. The Halloween crowd was becoming increasingly agitated.