Police are stationed in front of the main gate of Hanwha's Aerospace facility in Daejeon after reports of an explosion, Monday. Yonhap
DAEJEON — Four people were killed and two others injured Monday in an explosion at defense company Hanwha Aerospace's factory in the central city of Daejeon, officials said.
Authorities received a report of the explosion at 10:59 a.m., with authorities working to confirm the exact number of casualties.
Fire authorities dispatched to the scene were working to put out a blaze at the site.
Police and fire officials believe the explosion occurred on the first floor of the factory and plan to investigate the exact cause of the incident once the blaze is put out.
