SUNCHEON, South Korea, A fodder plant located in the southwestern city of Suncheon exploded Sunday, killing two workers, authorities said.

The explosion occurred at 3:19 p.m., killing two workers doing welding jobs, they said.

One of the victims is a 50-year-old Thai national.

Police and fire authorities opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the explosion.

Source: Yonhap News Agency