Ulsan: Seven people were presumed trapped under a 60-meter-high boiler tower that collapsed at a power plant in southeastern South Korea. The incident occurred on Thursday at around 2:07 p.m. local time at a thermal power plant in Ulsan, which is approximately 310 kilometers southeast of Seoul.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the boiler tower was in the process of being dismantled when it collapsed. Fire authorities quickly responded to the scene, successfully rescuing two individuals who were not in life-threatening condition. However, seven others are believed to be trapped under the debris.

Efforts to locate and rescue the trapped individuals are underway, with fire authorities deploying equipment and rescuers to the site. In response to the incident, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has ordered the mobilization of all available resources to aid the search and rescue operation.