The Citizen reports that a chemical explosion erupted at AGChem, a chemical plant in Waltloo, Pretoria, on Thursday.  According to reports, big clouds of yellow smoke were coming from the plant.  

The fire department managed to evacuate everyone at the factory.  Neighbouring factories were also evacuated, as the chemical smoke was highly poisonous.  No injuries were reported.

• A short report by Reitumetse Mahope is at The Citizen
• See too, Ontploffing by fabriek lei tot gifwolk oor Pta-buurt, at Maroela Media

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