156 people have now been confirmed dead after the Halloween accident in South Korea. Almost as many are injured, several of them seriously. At the same time as the death toll rises, the deceased’s belongings are sorted in a gymnasium. Employees take pictures of shoes and clothes. Bereaved look for items from their loved ones. 256 pairs of shoes, 258 items of clothing, 124 bags, electronics, stuffed animals and Halloween masks. Police officers are investigating the scene where people were trampled to death during the Halloween celebrations on Saturday. Photo: KIM HONG-JI / Reuters It is completely quiet while the visitors look down at the more than 800 items in the hall for lost and found. For many of the visitors, the most important thing is gone forever. Rescued A survivor looks for the bag that was lost in the chaos. She passes a Happy Halloween bag and a Minnie Mouse headband, but doesn’t find what she’s looking for. A collection of shoes lost during the Halloween tragedy in Seoul. Photo: Lee Jin-man / AP She and her friend were on their way home when the stampede occurred. – I was pressed at the very bottom of the alley, but I survived because my upper body was not pressed underneath, the woman tells Reuters. The friend also saved her life. People mourn at the scene of the Halloween tragedy in Seoul. Photo: KIM HONG-JI / Reuters The police take self-criticism The police in Seoul received several inquiries about dangerous situations ahead of the Halloween tragedy, but did not handle them well enough, says the country’s police chief. Police knew a large crowd had gathered even before the stampede, which immediately indicated a dangerous situation, police chief Yoon Hee-keun said Tuesday. Staff take photos to record the items, while visitors can search for their own or the deceased’s belongings. Photo: KIM HONG-JI / Reuters He added that the way the police handled the inquiries was inadequate. – I feel an unlimited responsibility for the public safety surrounding this accident, and I will do my best to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again, says Yoon, and promised a thorough investigation. Memorial for Stine (20) Stine Roalkvam Evensen (20) from Sandnes died in the tragedy. The family was in contact with the daughter a few hours before the fatal incident. Today, a memorial service is being held at the university where she attended, so that friends can remember her. There will also be a gathering for Norwegian students at the embassy. There were several Norwegians who ended up in the middle of the chaos on Saturday. For some of them, it was only luck that saved their lives. The gymnasium with belongings is located 4 kilometers from the scene of the tragedy in Seoul. Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP
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