Two people in their 70s were crushed by a kerosene tank near a plastic greenhouse in Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, on the morning of October 10.

As a result of the accident, one victim was transported to a nearby hospital in a state of cardiac arrest, while the other sustained serious injuries.

Authorities found that they were using heavy equipment to move a kerosene tank with a capacity of 2,300 liters.

Police believe the accident occurred when the kerosene tank fell from the heavy machinery, and they are currently investigating the exact cause of the incident.

(Photo: Yonhap News)