Eskom confirms explosion at Medupi Power Station

Eskom has confirmed that a generator of Unit 4 of the Medupi power plant exploded on Sunday night, which caused Unit 5 to trip.
Seven staff members were treated for shock.
All work at the plant has been suspended.
Energy expert Chris Yelland says one of the units was down for maintenance.
Medupi Unit 4 generator failure@News24 @SABCNews @Newzroom405@eNCA @IOL@ewnreporter pic.twitter.com/rJDDjK89sH
— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) August 9, 2021
Source: eNCA
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