At least 1 killed, 6 trapped after structure at decommissioned South Korean power plant collapses
Summary
A tower at a decommissioned power plant in Ulsan, South Korea, collapsed during demolition, killing at least one person and trapping six others. Rescuers have been working to locate and safely extract the trapped individuals. The search was briefly paused due to concerns about the safety of the unstable site.Key Facts
- A 60-meter tower collapsed at a decommissioned power plant in Ulsan, South Korea.
- The collapse resulted in at least one person being killed and six others trapped.
- Rescuers found one trapped person but have not yet removed them.
- Two workers were rescued shortly after the collapse, and another was declared dead at the hospital.
- The search was halted for a time due to unstable rubble but will continue after stabilization.
- Over 340 rescue workers and about 90 vehicles and equipment are involved in the rescue.
- The plant was decommissioned in 2021 after 40 years of operation.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urged all personnel and equipment to be used for rescue efforts.
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