Hanwha Aerospace plant explosion kills 5, injures 2

“An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace plant in Daejeon killed five workers and injured two others, authorities said Monday. Police and fire officials said the explosion occurred at 10:59 a.m., and is believed to have originated in a laboratory where the seven workers were conducting cleaning operations involving explosive materials. The five victims died at the scene, where a blaze also broke out, while the two injured workers managed to escape on their own. One of them suffered severe burns over most of the body and remained hospitalized, while the other sustained minor injuries and was treated before being discharged. More than 30 emergency calls were received shortly after the blast, with callers reporting a loud explosion and heavy smoke. About 100 firefighters, along with dozens of fire engines and other equipment, were dispatched to the scene, bringing the blaze under control about 50 minutes after it broke out and fully extinguishing it at 1:07 p.m. The bodies of the victims were severely damaged, making immediate identification difficult, according to authorities. Investigator

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