Over 20 construction workers injured due to apparent carbon monoxide poisoning

The site of an apparent carbon monoxide accident in Paju, Gyeonggi [YONHAP]

 
Over 20 workers were injured due to apparent carbon monoxide poisoning at an apartment construction site in Paju, Gyeonggi, on Thursday afternoon.
 
A total of 21 were injured as of press time, with four sent to the hospital in severe condition, according to a local fire department. Among the four, two were reported to be unconscious. 
 
Over 10 ambulances have been dispatched to the site. The fire station is further investigating the accident.

BY CHO JUNG-WOO [cho.jungwoo1@joongang.co.kr]