This photograph provided by Ulsan Fire Headquarters shows the collapsed structure at the Ulsan branch of the state-run Korea East-West Power Co. on Thursday. (Yonhap)
This photograph provided by Ulsan Fire Headquarters shows the collapsed structure at the Ulsan branch of the state-run Korea East-West Power Co. on Thursday. (Yonhap)

A large structure at a power plant in Ulsan collapsed on Thursday afternoon and rescue operators continue to search for seven people still believed to be trapped.

The collapse occurred at around 2:07 p.m. at the Ulsan branch of the state-run Korea East-West Power Co. Officials have managed to rescue two people so far, and are looking for the remaining seven.

More to follow.


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