Explosion Occurs During Chemistry Class at Gwangju High School; Two Students Suffer Burns

An explosion occurred during a chemistry class at a high school science lab in Buk-gu, Gwangju, at around 3:53 p.m. today (November 4).

The accident left two students with second-degree burns on their faces and hands, classified with minor injuries, and they were transported to a hospital.

Other students present in the science lab were reportedly uninjured.

The accident is believed to have occurred when a temporary explosion took place while mixing potassium nitrate, an oxidizing substance, with sorbitol during the class.

Fire authorities and other relevant agencies are currently investigating the exact cause and circumstances of the accident.

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