Engen refinery explosion: Six people treated for smoke inhalation
The structure is engulfed in flames and smoke can be seen from a great distance.
JOHANNESBURG - Six people have been treated for smoke inhalation following an explosion at the Engen refinery in Durban on Friday morning.
Emergency services are currently on the scene.
The structure is engulfed in flames and smoke can be seen from a great distance.
No one has been injured in the incident.
KwaZulu-Natal emergency services' Robert McKenzie said: “The exact cause is not yet known at this stage.”
Video from the scene shows heavy smoke in the area. #explosion pic.twitter.com/qJ4oRENA4g
EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) December 4, 2020
Video #3 Engen refinery pic.twitter.com/vaBC66CG1U
Wolfaksh (@wolfaksh) December 4, 2020
Explosion at Durbans Engen Refinery this morning. Several injuries reported but no fatalities at this stage. All emergency services on scene. Roads around the refinery have been closed to traffic. Vid: Garrith Jamieson pic.twitter.com/5663vtWQ2w
LoisLane (@seannerall) December 4, 2020
In pictures: Engine refinery explosion engulfed in flames and black & blue smoke