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Explosion at reserve training camp injures 20

By Lim Jeong-yeo

Published : Dec. 13, 2016 - 14:09

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An unexplained explosion at Ulsan’s reserve training camp injured more than 20 people at around midday on Tuesday.

Eighteen suffered burns, and two suffered other injuries. All of the injured were in their early 20s on active duty.

The military base in Ulsan where the explosion occurred. (Yonhap) The military base in Ulsan where the explosion occurred. (Yonhap)

Out of the 18 soldiers who were burned in the explosion, five were sent immediately to the Ulsan University Hospital and 10 to Ulsan City Hospital. One of the burned soldiers is said to be in a serious condition.

The military said the explosion occurred while the reservist soldiers were moving from one spot to another. 

They do not yet know the cause.

No training was taking place at the time of the accident.

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)