Explosion at Cape Town refinery leaves two dead

CAPE TOWN - A massive explosion at the Astron Energy refinery in Cape Town has left two people dead and seven injured.At least 7 South Africans injured in Egypt bomb blast: reports

Seven other people were injured, two of which remain in hospital where they are receiving treatment for their injuries. “This is a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts are with the families of all those affected," said Astron Energy CEO Jonathan Molapo. "Our priority now is to support them, and our colleagues, and to continue to ensure that the plant is completely safe. We will conduct a full investigation of the incident.”

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