Fatal Power Plant Tower Collapse in South Korea: 3 Dead, 5 Trapped During Demolition Work

Nov 07, 2025 12:45 pm CST

A tragic incident at a decommissioned thermal power plant in Ulsan, South Korea has resulted in three confirmed deaths and five workers trapped after a 60-meter boiler tower collapsed during demolition work. Rescue operations face significant challenges due to unstable debris, asbestos contamination, and confined spaces as over 340 rescue workers continue search efforts at the site of the former power facility that was retired after 40 years of service.