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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
SEOUL, May 31 (Xinhua) — A fire broke out on a train on subway line 5 in the South Korean capital Seoul at around 8:47 a.m. local time on Saturday, local media reported.
A man in his 60s and 70s brought a torch and canister onto the subway and allegedly started a fire between Yeunaru and Mapo stations, according to police and witnesses. The suspect has been arrested by police, Renhap News Agency reported.
The train passengers were evacuated, there are no reports of casualties yet. Firefighting operations at the site have been completed.
According to the Seoul Subway Authority, train service was suspended between Yeunaru and Eogae stations due to the incident. –0–