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Ulsan Power Plant Structure Collapses as Two Rescued, Search Continues for Others

Authorities reported a collapse at the state-run Korea East-West Power site shortly after 2 p.m., with the number of missing still being clarified.

Overview

  • Officials said the incident occurred around 2:07 p.m. at the Ulsan branch of Korea East-West Power Co.
  • Rescue teams have pulled two people from the debris and continue searching for additional workers believed to be trapped.
  • Firefighting officials initially told Yonhap that eight people were reported trapped, with two rescued and six still being sought.
  • Later updates from Yonhap and The Korea Herald said seven people were presumed under the collapsed structure as operations continued.
  • Ulsan Fire Headquarters released photographs showing the collapsed structure at the thermal power plant.