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Posted on November 7, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleA South Korea power plant collapse results in one death and six workers trapped. Rescue efforts are ongoing but face challenges due to safety concerns.
SEOUL (Reuters) -A worker has died and six remain trapped on Friday after the collapse of a large structure at a power station in South Korea that was being prepared for demolition, fire and rescue officials said.
Workers were in the process of taking down parts of the massive steel structure, a decommissioned heating facility, when it collapsed on Thursday afternoon.
Footage from the scene showed the structure mangled and toppled over, surrounded by similar structures.
Two people were quickly rescued and then two others were later spotted under the rubble, fire official Kim Jung-shik told reporters.
One worker was confirmed dead early on Friday and the condition of another remained unclear, he said.
Rescuers had deployed heat sensors, remote scopes and search dogs to assist the rescue operation and locate the other trapped workers, though their efforts have been hampered by the risk of a further collapse of the structure, he said.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who has made it a priority to improve workplace safety, has ordered an all-out effort to save the workers who remain trapped.
(Reporting by Jack KimEditing by Ed Davies)
A power plant is a facility that generates electricity by converting various forms of energy, such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, or renewable sources, into electrical power.
Safety measures are protocols and practices implemented to prevent accidents and injuries in workplaces, ensuring the well-being of employees and compliance with regulations.
A rescue operation is a coordinated effort to save individuals in danger or distress, often involving emergency services and specialized equipment.
Workplace safety refers to the policies and procedures in place to protect employees from hazards and ensure a safe working environment.
A construction site is a designated area where construction work is carried out, including the building of structures, roads, and other infrastructure.
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