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Thirteen people were rushed to hospital after a chemical factory caught fire in Pinetown, west of Durban, on Tuesday.
According to Advanced Life Support paramedic Garrith Jamieson, the fire started after 11:00.
Otto Volek Road was completely closed as firefighters continued to try to put out the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Jamieson said no deaths were reported and that several people were treated and stabilized at the scene.
“At this stage, the latest update is that 13 people have been taken to the hospital for various injuries. The fire department has several units in [the] scene and is still tackling this fire. However, with the strong winds, it is quite difficult, “he said.
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