The explosion occurred at about 1:30 p.m. at a chemical factory in the “Yeosu Industrial Complex” in Yeosu city, South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported.
Seven people were reportedly working at a section of the factory where chemicals are stored.
Three workers were found dead at a nearby plant due to the impact of the explosion.
The fire was extinguished and an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the explosion.
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