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Woman hit by car on way to seeing New Year's sunrise dies in hospital

Published: 02 Jan. 2026, 12:01

People watch the sunrise on New Year's Day in Seoul, Korea on Jan. 1, 2026. [AP/YONHAP]

A woman in her 70s, who was on her way to see the New Year's sunrise in the early hours of Thursday morning, was killed after being struck by a car, authorities said Friday.

Police and fire officials said the accident occurred at about 5:55 a.m. on a highway in Yeongdeok County, North Gyeongsang.

The woman was walking along the road when a vehicle hit her.

She was taken to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

Police and fire officials are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including the actions of the driver, a man in his 70s.

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BY SHIN HYE-YEON [[email protected]]