Seoul: Two boiler towers were demolished at a thermal power plant in Ulsan to aid the search for four workers who have been trapped since the collapse of a third tower last week. The demolition occurred on Tuesday and involved Towers 4 and 6, which were adjacent to the collapsed Tower 5. These towers were removed as they posed a risk of collapsing, which had been hindering ongoing search operations.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the controlled demolition was part of efforts to ensure the safety of rescue teams as they continue their search for the missing workers. The removal of the structures is expected to expedite the search process by allowing rescuers to safely access areas that were previously obstructed.

The incident at the Ulsan power plant has drawn attention to the safety protocols at industrial sites, as the collapse of Tower 5 resulted in a critical situation that required prompt and careful action. Authorities are focused on locating the missing workers and investigating the cause of the initial collapse.