Explosion During Chemistry Class at Gwangju High School Leaves 7 Students Injured

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

As a result of the accident, two students sustained second-degree burns to their faces and hands and were transported to a hospital by fire authorities.

Five other students who were in the science laboratory also suffered minor injuries from the explosion and are receiving hospital treatment.

The accident occurred while conducting a chemistry experiment, during the process of mixing potassium nitrate, an oxidizing substance, with sorbitol.

Although a temporary explosion occurred and chemical substances leaked, a fire did not break out.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

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