Eskom confirmed in a statement on Monday that its Medupi power plant based in Lephalale,Limpopoexperienced an explosion.

However, no injuries were reported, according toNews24.

Additional reporting bySABC Newsnoted that all employees at the plant have been accounted for.

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Eskom has confirmed the explosion at its Medupi power plant based in Lephalale, Limpopo. Image: Foto24/ Gallo Images.Source: Getty Images

The utility said it was in the process of returning unit five to service.

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