[Breaking] Chemical Spill Accident at Paju LGD... 2 Seriously Injured, 4 Slightly Injured

The site of the chemical spill accident at the Paju LG Display factory on the 13th (Photo provided by the Fire Department)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] At around 2:20 PM on the 13th, a chemical leak occurred at the LG Display factory in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, causing six workers who were on site to collapse and be transported to the hospital.

The Fire Department reported that among the injured, there are currently 2 in serious condition and 4 with minor injuries, totaling 6 people. Of these, 2 lost consciousness and collapsed in a state of cardiac arrest, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed.

The leaked substance is presumed to be tetramethylammonium hydroxide, and the fire authorities are currently deploying 38 personnel and 12 pieces of equipment to investigate the exact cause of the accident.

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