Second fatal explosion due to suspected vandalism

THE eThekwini Municipality has confirmed another fatal explosion related to suspected electrical infrastructure theft.

- THOBEKA NGEMA

This comes after reports of a fatal explosion yesterday at a substation at 873 South Coast Road in Jacobs, where one person died. Theft and vandalism were suspected to be the cause. It was also reported that the area was secured and power would be restored after the substation is isolated.

The eThekwini Municipality's Energy Management Directorate expressed concern as this was the second time this week that someone has died from suspected theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure. The recent incident occurred on South Coast Road near Clairwood.

The municipality reported that one person died in the incident, with their body discovered at the scene.