A massive explosion has hit the Engen Oil Refinery in Durban, South Africa, local police said. Seven people were injured as a result of the explosion, all of them are in stable condition, an emergency services spokesman said.
There's still no information on the cause of Friday's explosion at South Africa's second-largest crude refinery.
Explosion Rocks Engen Refinery in Durban #DurbanExplosion #EngenRefinery pic.twitter.com/C0vNbZxEPM
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Emergency services and the fire department have been deployed to the scene of the incident. According to the company's representative, the fire has been extinguished.
#Engen refinery south of Durban pic.twitter.com/jM53cjc2VQ
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A spokesman for the company Engen has told Reuters that he will provide information later in the day.
#Explosion rattles cages in #Durban - more booms usually proceed the first, be cautious if you can. pic.twitter.com/bqtBWtJxzZ
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Some Twitter users claim that six workers are being treated for smoke inhalation following the explosion.
Explosion at Engen refinery in Durban... pic.twitter.com/GCZYmUIhCt
— Carissa Marnce (@CarissaMarnce) December 4, 2020
The Durban refinery has a production capacity of 120,000 barrels per day, according to the company's website.
BREAKING: There’s been a massive explosion at the Engen Oil Refinery on Tara Road in Merebank this morning. More to follow. @ecr9495
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) December 4, 2020
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