How Did a 6-Vehicle Pileup in a Mungyeong Tunnel Leave 5 Lightly Injured?

Quick answer: Six vehicles collided in a chain crash inside Mungyeong Tunnel 2 on the Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, at around 19:19 on 8 October 2026. One truck overturned in the pile-up and five people were lightly injured. Fire crews rescued a person trapped in the overturned truck.

Key facts

• What: Road Accident (6-vehicle chain crash)
• Where: Mungyeong Tunnel 2, Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway northbound (toward Yangpyeong), Jin-an-ri, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
• Reported: 9 October 2026, via Kyongbuk Ilbo
• Reported toll: 5 lightly injured (no deaths)
• Status: confirmed — victims treated

What happened

The crash happened at around 19:19 on 8 October 2026 inside Mungyeong Tunnel 2 on the northbound Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway, in the direction of Yangpyeong.

Six vehicles — a Kia EV3, a Mercedes-Benz, a Staria, a Genesis G70, a truck and a camper van — collided in sequence. The force of the chain crash overturned the truck.

Fire crews arrived at about 19:40 and carried out rescue work, confirming the injured. At around 19:45 they safely rescued one person from the overturned truck.

Five people were lightly injured in the crash. After checking their condition, the fire service took two of them to hospital; the other three were checked at the scene.

Twenty-nine fire personnel, including 23 firefighters, and 11 pieces of equipment were deployed to handle the rescue and secure the scene.

Police are investigating the exact cause of the crash based on driver statements and the scene.

If you drive on routes like this

• Slow down in unfamiliar conditions: every 1% of extra speed raises fatal-crash risk about 4%
• In tunnels, keep a safe following distance and watch for sudden braking ahead
• Never assume the other vehicle sees you at night or in rain — drive as if it doesn't
• Wear the seatbelt in every seat; rear belts save lives in multi-vehicle impacts
• Know the local emergency number before you travel — our emergency numbers directory covers every country

What happens next

A crash investigation follows: vehicle condition, speed, driver behaviour and tunnel conditions are examined. We update the South Korea live page as new reports surface; the original outlet linked below will carry the confirmed findings first.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were hurt in the Mungyeong Tunnel 2 pileup?

Five people were lightly injured; two were taken to hospital and three were checked at the scene. No deaths were reported.

Where did the Mungyeong Tunnel 2 pileup happen?

Inside Mungyeong Tunnel 2 on the northbound Jungbu Naeryuk Expressway (toward Yangpyeong) at Jin-an-ri, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, at around 19:19 on 8 October 2026.

What caused the Mungyeong Tunnel 2 pileup?

Six vehicles collided in sequence inside the tunnel and one truck overturned. The exact cause is under police investigation.

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Source: Kyongbuk Ilbo — https://www.kyongbuk.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=4086654