China News Agency, Seoul, April 30 (Reporter Zeng Nai) The Chinese Embassy in South Korea confirmed on the 30th that a Chinese citizen was killed in a fire in the Icheon warehouse in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; China has contacted the families of the victims and urged the South Korea to investigate as soon as possible Know the cause of the accident.
According to a report from the Korean Fire Department, a fire broke out in a logistics warehouse in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea on the afternoon of the 29th. As of noon on the 30th, the search and rescue work had all ended and 38 people were killed.
According to a briefing by the Chinese Embassy in South Korea, three foreigners have been killed, one of whom is a Chinese citizen. The Chinese Embassy in South Korea said that it attached great importance to the situation and immediately contacted the South Korean government department and construction unit, urging the South Korean side to find out the cause of the accident as soon as possible and properly handle the aftermath.
According to reporters, the Chinese embassy in South Korea has contacted the relatives of the victims in South Korea and will actively assist them in the aftermath. The Korean side notified the Chinese side of the situation as soon as possible, expressed condolences to the families of the victims, and allowed to find out the cause of the accident as soon as possible and assume corresponding responsibilities.
According to news from the local fire department, the Korean media initially speculated that the explosion occurred due to improper operation at the scene, resulting in major casualties. Of the 38 victims, 29 have been identified, and another 9 have to wait for the results of the genetic identification.
Icheon City, Gyeonggi Province, is about 80 kilometers southeast of the capital, Seoul, where many factories are gathered. (Finish)