Authorities in South Korea say about 50 people have been injured after a fire broke out at a car parts plant in the central city of Daejeon.
The blaze reportedly started at the facility shortly after 1 p.m. on Friday, local time.
Authorities say people sustained injuries from smoke inhalation and more. About 20 people were seriously injured.
They say about 170 workers were inside the plant when the fire began. Of them, 14 remain unreachable.
Public broadcaster KBS aired footage of columns of black smoke rising from the compound and firefighters trying to extinguish the blaze.
Authorities say the plant manufactures parts for car engines
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