Freon Gas Leak Aboard Ship at Busan Gamcheon Port Leaves Two Russian Crew Members in Cardiac Arrest

Police and fire authorities responded after receiving a report at around 8:37 a.m. today (the 15th) that Freon refrigerant gas had leaked from a 769-ton Russian fishing vessel docked in Gamcheon-dong, Saha-gu, Busan.

The accident left four Russian crew members injured, two of whom are in a state of cardiac arrest.

Forty police and firefighting personnel are inspecting the interior of the vessel and surrounding areas in preparation for the potential occurrence of additional casualties.

Fifteen crew members were on board the ship when the accident occurred.

Freon gas, which is colorless and odorless at room temperature, is used as a refrigerant in refrigerators and air conditioners.

While its toxicity is relatively low, inhaling Freon gas while working in a confined space can lead to suffocation.

Fire authorities and police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.

(Photo provided by Busan Fire and Disaster Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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