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Emergency services responded to a massive explosion at Engen’s refinery in Wentworth, Durban, shortly after 07:00 on Friday.
KwaZulu-Natal emergency services spokesman Robert McKenzie confirmed the incident and said fire and smoke could be seen coming from the refinery.
He said the cause of the explosion has yet to be established. Six people were treated for smoke inhalation, but no injuries or casualties were reported.
McKenzie added that an apartment block on Beach Road across from the refinery also caught fire, but has since burned out and no injuries have been reported.
Paramedic Garrith Jamieson said emergency services were still trying to access the scene of the blast.
This is a story in development.
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