Tunnel fire causes casualties in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province(1/5)

A fire breaks out in a noise-barrier tunnel on the second Gyeongin Expressway in Galhyeon District, Gwacheon City, Gyeonggi Province, Dec. 29, 2022. (Photo/Agencies)

The blaze reportedly started inside the tunnel following an accident between a bus and a truck.

South Korea's JoongAng Daily said there were at least five fatalities and 29 injuries.

Fire engines rush to the tunnel on the second Gyeongin Expressway in Galhyeon District, Gwacheon City, Gyeonggi Province, Dec. 29, 2022 after a fire breaks out there. (Photo/Agencies)

Firefighters arrive at the tunnel on the second Gyeongin Expressway in Galhyeon District, Gwacheon City, Gyeonggi Province, Dec. 29, 2022 after a fire breaks out there. (Photo/Agencies)

Firefighters arrive at the tunnel on the second Gyeongin Expressway in Galhyeon District, Gwacheon City, Gyeonggi Province, Dec. 29, 2022 after a fire breaks out there. (Photo/Agencies)

Firefighters arrive at the tunnel on the second Gyeongin Expressway in Galhyeon District, Gwacheon City, Gyeonggi Province, Dec. 29, 2022 after a fire breaks out there. (Photo/Agencies)