Seven trapped after S. Korea power plant structure collapse
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The collapsed power plant structure at Korea East-West Power's Ulsan Power headquarters on Nov 6.
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SEOUL – At least seven people were trapped after a power plant structure collapsed on South Korea’s east coast, the National Fire Agency said on Nov 6.
The collapse occurred around 2pm (1pm Singapore time) at Korea East-West Power’s Ulsan Power headquarters in the south-eastern city of Ulsan, the authorities said.
The National Fire Agency said that two people have been rescued, while at least seven others are believed to be trapped and remain unaccounted for.
Search-and-rescue operations were under way.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok ordered all ministries to “mobilise all available personnel and equipment, placing top priority on rescuing those trapped”.
Residents were also being evacuated from the area, the prime minister’s office added.
The accident reportedly occurred during preparations to demolish the thermal power plant, which has been out of operation. AFP
