# Sulfur Gas Leak at Gongju Chemical Plant Causes No Casualties

A sulfur gas leak occurred at a chemical plant in Gongju, South Korea, but no injuries were reported.

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No human casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the sulfur gas leak. [^1]

On September 4, a sulfur gas leak occurred at a chemical plant within the Tancheon Industrial Complex in Gongju, South Korea, around 4:41 AM. [^2]

A sulfur dioxide gas leak occurred at a factory in the Tancheon Industrial Complex in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, on Thursday morning. [^3]

The chemical plant immediately stopped the operation of its sulfur gas production equipment upon discovering the leak. [^4]

Approximately 20 workers were evacuated from the site following the leak. [^5]

No injuries, fires, or explosions were reported as a result of the accident. [^6]

The incident happened around 4:41 AM at a facility producing sulfuric acid and sulfur products. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. No human casualties or injuries were reported as a result of the sulfur gas leak. (동아일보, News)
2. On September 4, a sulfur gas leak occurred at a chemical plant within the Tancheon Industrial Complex in Gongju, South Korea, around 4:41 AM. (동아일보, News)
3. A sulfur dioxide gas leak occurred at a factory in the Tancheon Industrial Complex in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, on Thursday morning. (매일경제, News)
4. The chemical plant immediately stopped the operation of its sulfur gas production equipment upon discovering the leak. (동아일보, News)
5. Approximately 20 workers were evacuated from the site following the leak. (매일경제, News)
6. No injuries, fires, or explosions were reported as a result of the accident. (매일경제, News)
7. The incident happened around 4:41 AM at a facility producing sulfuric acid and sulfur products. (매일경제, News)

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