4 killed, injured in chemical factory blast in South Korea

The explosion occurred at about 1:30 p.m. at a chemical factory in the “Yeosu Industrial Complex” in Yeosu city, South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported.

Seven people were reportedly working at a section of the factory where chemicals are stored.

Three workers were found dead at a nearby plant due to the impact of the explosion.

The fire was extinguished and an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the explosion.

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