A shocking incident has come to light in South Korea. A metro train was set on fire after a man lost a divorce case.
The case was heard on May 31. The news has now gone viral on social media. Many netizens are asking what would happen if such an event occurred in India.
According to reports, a 67-year-old man named Won lost the case against his wife. He was ordered to pay a large amount of alimony. He became frustrated and angry after the ruling.
In a fit of rage, he poured petrol inside a running train on Seoul Subway Line 5. He then set himself on fire. Panic spread among passengers instantly.
Nearly 160 people were trapped in the blaze. Around 22 passengers were severely injured and admitted to hospitals. The incident caused heavy property damage. Fortunately, no lives were lost.
The shocking metro fire has raised safety concerns. It also highlighted the emotional toll of divorce disputes. Authorities are reviewing the security situation in the metro network.
