Overview
- The disused tower-type boiler, about 60 meters tall, collapsed around 2 p.m. Japan time during removal preparations.
- Fire authorities said seven workers were buried under debris while working roughly 25 meters above ground.
- More than 50 emergency personnel were deployed to conduct search and rescue operations, according to local fire officials.
- The unit had been taken out of service due to age and was slated for dismantling, Korean media reported.
- Officials have not released information on the workers’ conditions or the cause of the collapse as of the latest reports.