Cold Weather Sparks Fire, Causes Explosion at Changwon Quarry, 4 Sustain Moderate to Minor Injuries

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] At around 8:35 a.m. on the 3rd, an explosion occurred at a quarry located in Jinbuk-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, injuring four people with serious and minor injuries.

Among them, a man in his 60s, Mr. A, sustained serious injuries, while the other three received minor injuries and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

Before the scheduled blasting time, workers heard the explosion sound and went to the site to confirm the accident and reported it to the fire authorities. Four workers were found collapsed at the scene.

The explosion caused a fire to spread to the nearby forest area, but it was extinguished around 9:44 a.m., about an hour after the accident occurred.

The police have determined that while trying to warm themselves by a fire, a burning piece of paper was blown by the wind, igniting nearby explosives and causing the explosion.

The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident by interviewing the injured and witnesses.

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