A video has emerged which shows the tremendous damage caused by an explosion at Medupi Power Station on Sunday night.
According to Eskom the explosion took place on Sunday at 22:50 at the Unit 4 generator at Medupi.
All employees who were on duty were accounted for while several employees were treated for shock. No other serious injuries were reported.
“This explosion has resulted in extensive damage to the generator,” Eskom said.
“The incident occurred during the activity to displace hydrogen with carbon dioxide and air respectively, for the purposes of finding an external leak. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained by personnel who were on site during the unfortunate incidents.”
