South Korean Oil Storage Tank Explosion Leaves One Dead and One Injured
Accident Occurs at Ulsan Plant
An oil storage tank in the southeastern South Korean city of Ulsan exploded on Monday, resulting in one person’s death and another’s injury, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Details of the Incident
The explosion occurred at a plant in Ulsan, approximately 310 kilometres southeast of Seoul, at 11:15 am on Monday, according to fire authorities. The two individuals involved in the incident were workers who had opened the tank to check the level of chemical substances inside when the blast occurred.
Consequences of the Explosion
One of the workers, in his 30s, fell unconscious and was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery but was pronounced dead in the afternoon. The other worker was injured but not in a life-threatening condition.
Firefighting Efforts
The fire was put out after approximately three hours, with over 230 firefighters and 44 pieces of equipment, including fire engines, mobilized for the effort. Acting President Choi Sang-mok gave emergency instructions to deploy all available resources to extinguish the blaze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the location of the oil storage tank explosion?
The explosion occurred at a plant in Ulsan, approximately 310 kilometres southeast of Seoul. - How many people were involved in the incident?
Two workers were involved in the incident. - What were the consequences of the explosion?
One person was pronounced dead, and another was injured but not in a life-threatening condition. - How long did it take to put out the fire?
The fire was put out after approximately three hours, with over 230 firefighters and 44 pieces of equipment mobilized for the effort.