1 dead, 2 hurt in blast
2007-12-18 21:26
Bloemfontein - A man was killed and two women were injured in an explosion at a scrap metal yard in Bloemfontein on Tuesday.
Police spokesperson Captain Magda Muller said this happened at about 15:00 in Fontein Street.
"Three people were working in the scrap metal strip store and the next moment they were out running with injuries."
Muller said they were taken to Rose Park hospital in Bloemfontein, where a 26-year-old man died of his injuries.
"Two women, about 36 and 22 years old, were slightly hurt."
Muller said members of the bomb squad found a 20mm cannon cartridge at the scene.
"It is believed the three were stripping the cartridge when it exploded," said Muller.
Police are investigating.
- SAPA