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BMW driver seriously injured after slipper stuck on accelerator: Busan police

By Ahn Sang-yool

Published : Jan. 19, 2018 - 17:00

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A car crashed into a traffic sign in Gijang, Busan, after the driver’s slipper allegedly stuck on the accelerator pedal, local police reported.

The autmobile involved in the accident(Youtube) The autmobile involved in the accident(Youtube)

The BMW sedan hit a traffic sign at high speed near Busan Premium Outlets at around 7:50 p.m. Thursday. The driver’s right arm was broken and he suffered internal organ damage during the accident. He was sent to a hospital immediately for treatment.

The police agency is still investigating to confirm the cause of the accident.

By Ahn Sang-yool (koolsangon@heraldcorp.com)