An explosion at Eskom’s Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga has left nine of its employees injured, with one critical.
Eskom workers were injured on 12 December 2024 after an explosion at Matla Power Station, which left one of them critically injured, reporteddetailing the incident, which injured nine of ites employees. Eskom said a transformer had exploded at the Mpumalanga power station.According to Eskom, the incident occurred around 17:00. The explosion at Matla Power Station affected Unit six, but Unit five was also taken offline.
“This achievement reflects the ongoing success of comprehensive structural improvements within the coal-fired fleet, reinforcing Eskom’s commitment to providing a reliable energy supply, enabling economic growth, and promoting long-term sustainability.”
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