Explosion during 'Heat Exchanger Test' at Yeocheon NCC Plant in Jeonnam... 8 Casualties (Comprehensive)

4 People Cardiac Arrest · 4 People Injured

At around 9:26 a.m. on the 11th, an explosion occurred at Yeocheon NCC factory, 220-10 Yeosu Sandan 2-ro, Jeonnam, and the fire authorities are carrying out safety measures. Photo by Jeonnam Fire Headquarters

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] An explosion accident occurred at a factory within the Yeosu National Industrial Complex in Jeonnam, resulting in 8 casualties.

At around 9:26 a.m. on the 11th, an explosion occurred at Yeocheon NCC factory, 220-10 Yeosu Sandan 2-ro, Jeonnam.

It was confirmed that there were 8 workers at the site at the time, and so far 4 are in cardiac arrest, and 4 have sustained moderate to minor injuries and were transported to the hospital.

The fire department, police, and related agencies deployed 95 personnel and 24 pieces of equipment, and safety measures are currently underway.

The accident is presumed to have occurred during a heat exchanger airtightness test (air leakage inspection work). The explosion did not lead to a fire.

The fire authorities are currently taking safety measures against additional explosions and plan to investigate the exact cause of the accident.

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