Gas Explosion During Interior Work Leaves 4 Injured With Burns

Four workers have been injured in a gas explosion during interior renovation work at a commercial building in Incheon.

According to the Incheon Fire Headquarters and the Seobu Police Station on the 27th, the gas explosion occurred at around 8:45 a.m. that day on the first floor of a commercial building in Majeon-dong, Geomdan-gu.

The accident left four individuals in their 60s, consisting of both men and women, with burns to their faces and other areas. They were transported to a hospital by 119 emergency services and are currently receiving treatment.

Authorities determined that interior renovation work was underway at a restaurant on the first floor of the building at the time of the accident.

Police believe the explosion occurred while work was being carried out without shutting off the gas valve, and plan to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

A police official stated, "It appears that sparks ignited and led to the explosion," adding, "The injuries of the victims are not life-threatening."

(Photo provided by Incheon Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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