Five killed, four hospitalized in suspected arson attack in Seoul motel

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Five people were killed and four others hospitalized on Saturday morning in an alleged arson attack on a motel in downtown Seoul, according to the police.

A delivery man carried out the attack in a fit of anger after being denied a room at the two-story motel for allegedly being drunk, reported Yonhap citing witnesses.

A 53-year-old man who said he started the blaze was arrested. An investigation is underway.

(CGTN)