Five people were killed and two others injured in a fire at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea, authorities said Monday. The blaze was triggered by an explosion at the facility, according to a fire official.
The two survivors, including one with severe burns, managed to escape the plant on their own, a fire official told a briefing. Authorities have not yet identified the deceased because their bodies were severely damaged, a health official said.
The incident occurred at one of Hanwha Aerospace's manufacturing sites, though specific details about the cause of the explosion remain under investigation. The company is a major defense contractor in South Korea, producing aerospace and military equipment.
Local emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the accident has been launched. The tragedy raises questions about industrial safety protocols at such facilities, particularly in high-risk manufacturing environments.
Further updates are expected as officials complete their probe and identify the victims.