[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] A gas explosion occurred at the livestock market in Majang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul.


According to the fire authorities on the 8th, at around 4:05 PM, a man in his 40s, Mr. A, sustained first- to second-degree burns on his face and legs and was transported to a nearby hospital.


It is reported that Mr. A ignited a torch without realizing that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was leaking, which caused the accident.



A fire official stated, "We are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident."


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