At least 26 foreigners from 14 countries died in the Seoul tragedy

At least 26 foreigners from 14 countries were killed in Saturday’s crowd in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said in a press release on Sunday.

Another 15 foreigners were injured. Most of them have returned home, while six are still being treated in the country. In total, 153 people died, 56 men and 97 women, the South Korean Ministry of Interior and Security said.

The ministry also said it was taking all steps to provide support to bereaved relatives of foreigners killed in the disaster, such as allowing entry into South Korea and helping with funeral arrangements.

The riot took place in a narrow alley, caused by overcrowding. People got crushed and fell into each other. Most of those injured or killed are teenagers or people in their 20s, according to local authorities.

Here’s what we know so far about the case:

• What caused the ruckus is unclear, but witnesses said that before the riot, revelers were crammed into the neighborhood’s narrow streets and that it was difficult to get around;
• Most of the victims so far have been teenagers and people in their 20s, officials said. Many were dressed in Halloween costumes;
• Photos and videos on social media show people lying in the streets and on stretchers as rescuers provide help;
• Many victims suffered cardiac arrest and breathing difficulties, officials at the scene said;
• More than 1,700 first responders were dispatched, including 517 firefighters, 1,100 police officers and about 70 government officials;
• Authorities are having difficulty identifying victims and are asking families for help;
• The Seoul city government is also receiving reports of missing persons;
• Dozens of the injured have been transferred to nearby hospitals, with local health officials adding that the death toll is likely to rise.