Two workers in their 70s were injured in an accident involving a kerosene tank near a greenhouse in Gwangyang, Jeonnam, at around 10:50 a.m. on October 10.
One worker was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest but later died, while the other is receiving treatment for serious injuries.
The workers were reportedly moving a 2,300-liter kerosene tank using heavy machinery when the accident occurred. Investigations revealed that they were not wearing safety helmets or other protective gear.
Police believe the accident happened when the kerosene tank fell from the heavy equipment and are currently working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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