19 foreigners killed in Itaewon stampede, no Malaysian victims identified

Rescue workers and firefighters are seen near the scene of the stampede in the neighbourhood of Itaewon in Seoul . - AFP

SEOUL: At least 19 foreigners have been confirmed dead in a stampede at Seoul's Itaewon district during Halloween celebrations, Yonhap News Agency quoted the fire authorities Sunday (Oct 30).

The death toll from Saturday's (Oct 29) accident rose to 151, with 19 of them identified as foreigners, Choi Seong Beom, head of the fire department in Yongsan, said in a briefing.