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title: "Fatal feed mill explosion"
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date: "2026-07-30T21:08:53+00:00"
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#  Fatal feed mill explosion

 Written on 01 August 2025.

A worker was killed and two others were left with serious injuries after an explosion at a feed mill in South Africa. The incident happened at a facility operated by diversified feeds and poultry business Quantum Foods.

In a statement, the company confirmed that one of its workers had been critically injured in the incident and had passed away during the night after being rushed to hospital. Two other employees were also hospitalised where they were said to be in serious but stable conditions.

Fire, law enforcement and emergency services responded quickly to safeguard the site and people. Fire services were able to bring the fire that resulted from the explosion under control and stabilised the environment, the statement added. The cause of the explosion is unknown, although no crime is suspected.

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