I just passed the scene of the tragedy that occurred last night in #Itaewon/#이태원 and I really have no words to express the sadness I feel. As of now, 151 people have lost their lives - many of them in their 20s just like me. #이태원사고 
Floral tributes for the victims have started to be left at the top of #Itaewon/#이태원 Station Exit 1 and posted on storefronts, such as Foot Locker’s, beside the alleyway where the stampede occurred.
The authorities don’t know the cause of the stampede yet, and I won’t make assumptions. All I will say is that one of the alleyways in question appears to be no more than 5 meters in width, and that reports suggest the police presence was insufficient for the crowds present
My girlfriend’s sister got married yesterday, and I was happy to attend the wedding in Daegu. This a.m, on the train ride back to #Seoul, I spent the time responding to those abroad inquiring if I was okay, and checking in w/ acquaintances who seemed to be in #이태원 last night
Very thankful those who I touched base with recognized the crowds in Itaewon and took their plans elsewhere. My heart goes out to all who were injured and of course, the friends and families of those who didn’t return home.
And kudos to the police who are managing the scene of the tragedy now, the first responders who helped save those they could, and the journalists covering the events last night and today, especially @KasulisK and @myhlee for @washingtonpost.
*As more details emerge, crowd crush seems to be more appropriate for referring to this tragedy, as opposed to stampede.
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