Eight runners hospitalised after collapsing during South Korea marathon
Summary
Eight runners collapsed from heat-related illnesses during a marathon near the border between South and North Korea. The race took place in unusually warm weather, with temperatures close to 30°C (86°F), and eight runners were hospitalized, including one in intensive care.Key Facts
- The marathon happened near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea, in Paju city.
- Temperatures were about 30°C (86°F), which is very warm for spring in that area.
- Twelve runners showed signs of illness like convulsions, dizziness, and heavy breathing.
- Eight ill runners were taken to the hospital, one needed intensive care.
- Emergency services received reports of collapsing runners at around 10:30 am local time.
- The heat was caused by a weather pattern that brought warm air northward in spring.
- Officials advised runners to stop immediately and cool down if they feel heatstroke symptoms.
- Seoul, about 30 km from the race, recorded its highest April temperature since 1907.
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