Gas Explosion Injures Resident at Apartment in Eumseong During City Gas Hookup

A gas explosion at an apartment in Daeso-eup, Eumseong County, North Chungcheong province, injured a resident in their 30s at about 9:40 a.m. on May 4. The resident was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and was not in life-threatening condition. [Photo provided by Eumseong Fire Station via Yonhap]

A gas explosion at an apartment in Daeso-eup, Eumseong County, North Chungcheong province, injured a resident in their 30s at about 9:40 a.m. on May 4, authorities said.

The resident, identified only as A, suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials said the injuries were not life-threatening.

Yonhap News Agency reported the blast appeared to have occurred inside the unit. A had moved in the day before and called a company to start city gas service. A was quoted as saying, in effect, that gas hookup work was being done after the move.

Authorities are investigating possible causes, including a gas leak and equipment problems. An Eumseong County official said emergency safety steps were completed, including immediately cutting off gas supply to the unit.

No additional injuries or damage spreading to nearby units had been confirmed as of Monday. Officials said they will conduct an on-site inspection to determine the exact cause and carry out checks aimed at preventing similar accidents.

* This article has been translated by AI.

Park Heewon heewonb@ajunews.com