An accelerating truck has crashed into a South Korean market, injuring 20 people. Photo: AP PHOTO

A light truck crashed into a market in South Korea and sped for 150 metres before coming to a halt, injuring 20 people including two who were unconscious after suffering cardiac arrest, emergency officials said.

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The incident took place at a market located in Bucheon, about 20km west of the capital Seoul, a fire official told a televised briefing.

The truck appeared to reverse for 28 metres before accelerating towards the outdoor market, the official said.

The driver had blamed a sudde

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