It's a heartbreaking start to the week. 😔 An explosion ripped through the Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon, Republic of Korea, leaving five people dead and two others injured.
The blast happened around 10:59 a.m. today, Monday, sending shockwaves through the facility located about 150 kilometers south of Seoul. Hanwha Aerospace is a heavy hitter in the defense and aerospace world, but today, the focus is on the loss of life. 🇰🇷
Emergency services acted fast! 🏃♂️💨 Fire authorities issued a level-1 response shortly after the call and managed to get the blaze under control by 11:49 a.m. While the fire is out, the tragedy lingers.
What's even more concerning is that this isn't the first time this plant has seen danger. Back in 2018 and 2019, propellant-related accidents claimed the lives of eight workers, raising serious questions about safety. 📉
Right now, police and fire investigators are diving deep into why the explosion happened on the first floor of the plant. We're still waiting for the exact cause, but the community is hoping for answers and better safety measures moving forward. 🙏✨
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Death toll rises to 5 in explosion at aerospace plant in ROK
cgtn.com
