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K-pop singer and actor Lee Jihan among 154 killed in terrifying crowd crush at Halloween party

Such a tragic incident.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 31st October 2022

Actor Lee Jihan, 24, is among those killed in a horrifying crowd crush in Seoul.

At least 154 people have died in the incident at a Halloween party in the South Korean capital.

It’s been reported that the crush began when the crowd of party-goers rushed into a narrow street in the Itaewon neighbourhood to ‘see a local celebrity’.

The pack of people was so dense that emergency services struggled to reach casualties.

Lee Jihan. Credit: Instagram, @lee_ji_han_fansclub

Lee Jihan’s agency has confirmed that the young star got caught up in the stampede and has tragically died.

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935 Entertainment confirmed: “It’s true that Lee Jihan passed away due to the accident in Itaewon on October 29.”

The representative of the agency continued: “We also hoped that it wasn’t true, and we were very shocked to hear the news. The family is suffering immense grief right now, so we are being very cautious. May he rest in peace.”

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The South Korean star shot to fame on season two of Produce 101, a reality TV contest where budding musicians compete to form a K-pop girlband or boyband.

According to officials, at least 19 foreigners also lost their lives in the crush.

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South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol has declared a period of national mourning.

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Trafford Council temporarily bans barbecues, fireworks and more at key local attraction after Dovestone fires

Danny Jones Danny Jones BBQs and fireworks at Sale Water Park banned by Trafford Council

Trafford Council has issued a limited ban on barbecues, fireworks and more at the beloved public attraction and suburban hotspot, Sale Water Park, following the fires near Dovestone Reservoir.

Wildfires and areas of concern remain around the moorland region, which caught fire last weekend.

After a woman was arrested as part of a wider investigation into a group that accidentally caused the ignition, accidental or not, the Greater Manchester borough’s local authority has temporarily restricted BBQs, fireworks, and any other kinds of naked flame.

This is a proactive and preventive measure by the Council in an effort to avoid similar circumstances as those seen in the Saddleworth and Oldham vicinity, with the sight and smell of the smoke still lingering across the region.

As explained in the official update from Trafford Council, while local residents and tourists alike are welcome to bring picnics and cold beverages as they hope to both beat and enjoy the heat, a serious fire risk is still very much present.

Implementing the ban across Sale Water Park in an effort to protect native visitors, wildlife and nearby communities, increased police patrols will be dispatched across the 152-acre patch of grasslands and artificial lake.

While the Manc nature reserve and popular slice of countryside just beyond the outskirts of the city centre will still be open from “dawn until dusk” throughout the week, security staff will also be on site, ready on standby with water and sand available to safely extinguish any fires.

The Council has also reminded people to park responsibly and avoid blocking access routes in and around the parkland, as recent busy periods during the ongoing UK heatwave have led to congestion in and around the park, which can also delay emergency vehicles.

Visitors are encouraged to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport where possible.

A Trafford Council spokesperson said in an official statement: “We want everyone to enjoy Sale Water Park safely. However, the current hot and dry conditions mean there is an increased risk of fire, particularly from barbecues, fireworks and naked flames.

“This temporary restriction is a proportionate step to protect people, wildlife and the park itself. Visitors are very welcome to bring cold picnics, but we are asking everyone not to bring or light barbecues while the restriction is in place.

“We’re also asking visitors to park considerately, keep access routes clear and take litter home if bins are full. To avoid the busiest times, people could consider visiting before 9am or later in the evening.”

As for the Dovestone and Tintwistle Moor blaze, the latest is that a suspect’s identity has now been revealed; you can find out more down below.

Woman, 20, publicly named and charged with aggravated arson in relation to Dovestone moorland fire

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Woman, 20, publicly named and charged with aggravated arson in relation to Dovestone moorland fire

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Fire at Dovestone Reservoir

A woman who was arrested on suspicion of arson as part of the ongoing investigation into a large moorland fire near Dovestone Reservoir has now been charged.

She has also been publicly named as 20-year-old Shania Care-Slede, from Hyde.

She has been charged with aggravated arson, being reckless as to whether life was endangered, and dangerous driving, and has been remanded in custody before appearing at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (14 July 2026).

After the blaze broke out on Saturday evening at the popular beauty spot in Oldham, prompting a major multi-agency response that has now entered its third day, fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have been working around the clock in challenging conditions to contain the fire and prevent further spread across the moorland.

Specialist wildfire resources, command support units, drone technology, and partner agencies have also been deployed as operations continue across multiple sectors of the incident.

To make matters worse, ‘strong’ winds carried smoke across parts of Greater Manchester – with reports of haze and the smell of burning being received from areas well beyond the immediate vicinity of the fire.

Residents affected by smoke are advised to keep windows and doors closed where possible.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says its officers are continuing to pursue a number of lines of enquiry and are seeking to identify any other individuals who may have been involved.

Woman arrested on suspicion of arson over moorland fire near Dovestone Reservoir

“While we have secured charges against one individual, our investigation remains ongoing,” explained Detective Inspector Andrew Day. “Detectives are carefully reviewing all available evidence to identify anyone else who may have been involved in criminality linked to this incident.”

As criminal proceedings are now active, GMP says it would encourage people to ‘avoid speculation’ online, particularly on social media.

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Anyone with footage or information that may assist the ongoing investigation can submit it via the Dovestone Fire Evidence Submission Portal here.

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