Concern over sub-station explosion continues

By Henry Booysen
23 October 2007

Electricity Distribution Industry Holdings has expressed its concern with regards to the explosion that took place at a sub-station in Plumstead on Sunday, claiming the life of a maintenance worker.

The explosion followed a routine maintenance operation at a sub-station in Plumstead. Four workers were severely injured, while a fifth worker did not survive the blast.

Of the four workers who were injured two are in serious condition while the other two have serious burns but are stable.

“We wish to send our condolences to the family of the deceased and our colleagues who were injured a speedy recovery,” says spokesperson of EDI Holdings Martin Ramotshela.

Meanwhile a spokesperson from the City of Cape Town has confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched internally and externally.