Primary cause of Gimhae Military Base explosion determined by March 31, 2025?
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Explosion at Gimhae Military Base on December 23 Injures Three Civilians Due to Fuel Tank Pipeline Rupture
Dec 23, 2024, 03:16 AM
An explosion occurred at a military unit in Gimhae, South Korea, injuring three civilians. The incident was reported early on December 23, 2024, with local police and fire authorities confirming the injuries. According to reports, the injured individuals were working as civilian contractors at the base and have since been transported to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, none of the injuries are life-threatening, and no military personnel were harmed. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion, which has been attributed to a rupture in a fuel tank pipeline.
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