JOHANNESBURG – Three people were injured following a transformer-related incident at the corner of Lower Railway Road and Staib Street in New Doornfontein, Johannesburg this morning.
City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo said emergency services were dispatched to the scene at around 06:15, where they found an electrical box on fire.
“Upon arrival, an electrical box fire was confirmed and firefighting operations commenced immediately,” Khumalo said.
“The fire has since been extinguished,” she added.
According to Khumalo, the transformer was housed inside a small utility storage room and the explosion allegedly caused significant structural damage.
“The explosion allegedly resulted in the collapse of the room and an adjoining boundary wall,” she said.
Khumalo confirmed that all nearby residents have been accounted for and no fatalities were reported.
Three people sustained injuries during the incident and were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
She added that the scene has since been handed over to City Power for further investigation.
“EMS remains on scene conducting further investigations and assessments,” Khumalo said.
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