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Several trapped after collapse at South Korea power plant

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Authorities in South Korea fear five people remain trapped on Thursday (November 6) after the collapse of a large structure at a power station in the city of Ulsan, a fire official said, although four others were pulled from the rubble.

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  • A large structure at a power station in Ulsan, South Korea collapsed, trapping several people.
  • Four people were pulled from the rubble, and two have been taken to hospital. 7s
  • Fire officials reported a total of nine casualties, with seven people isolated and trapped. 15s
  • Two additional trapped individuals were discovered during rescue efforts. 27s
  • The collapse occurred while workers were dismantling a decommissioned steel boiler tower built in 1981, in preparation for demolition. 37s
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