'In 20 years po na na-observe ang Itaewon festival na Halloween first time 'tong nangyari,' said Jenny, a Filipina who saw what happened.
According to Kuya Kim's report on "24 Oras Weekend," Sunday, over 100,000 people went to Itaewon on Saturday to celebrate the holiday.
"Parang nagkaroon ng stampede na naubusan ng mga hangin o sa mga ininom kasi punung-puno 'to kanina," said Jenny, a Filipina who saw what happened. Itaewon is a popular district in Seoul for its nightlife. Full of restaurants, bars, and shops, it is a top party destination in the South Korean capital.Kuya Kim said the stampede occurred in an alley near the train station, where party goers would pass through heading to the main street.
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