Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- More than 50 people died during a massive Halloween celebration in Itaewon district of Seoul, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

Dozens of people were injured in the evening in downtown Seoul during a stampede that occurred, according to reports, during the celebration of Halloween. According to local media reports, the incident occurred in the Itaewon area, which is home to many late-night entertainment venues. This became known on Saturday, 29 October. According to the media, many of the victims are trying to pump out other participants in the holiday.

According to preliminary data, at least 50 people lost consciousness, they needed emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation - artificial respiration and heart massage. In total, more than 80 people complained about the symptoms of suffocation.

Local media reports that most began to have breathing problems, some went into cardiac arrest. There is also information about the dead. Currently, emergency services are working at the scene, writes the Shot Telegram channel.