A second explosion damages a Woolworths store in Bloemfontein, occurring one day after an earlier blast at a Woolworths branch in Pretoria. Reports say the Bloemfontein incident happens in the early hours of Friday. Woolworths responds by increasing security measures and urging customers and staff to remain vigilant while authorities investigate. The retailer says no injuries have been reported in connection with the blasts. In Pretoria, an explosive device went off on a shelf inside a Woolworths store the previous day. According to one outlet, Menlyn Park reopens after the earlier incident, while another Pretoria-area branch, Preller Square, remains closed. Woolworths states it is cooperating with law enforcement and investigates are ongoing to determine the cause and circumstances of both explosions.
Second explosion hits Woolworths store in Bloemfontein after Pretoria blast
A second explosion damages a Woolworths store in Bloemfontein, occurring one day after an earlier blast at a Woolworths branch in Pretoria. Reports say the Bloemfontein incident happens in the early h...
- A Woolworths store in Bloemfontein is hit by a second explosion in the early hours of Friday.
- The Bloemfontein blast follows an earlier explosion at a Woolworths store in Pretoria on the previous day.
- Woolworths reports no injuries related to the explosions.
- Woolworths increases security measures and urges vigilance among customers and staff.
- Authorities investigate and Woolworths says it is cooperating; at least one Pretoria store reopens while another remains closed.
Devices exploded inside closed Woolworths stores at 1am. Menlyn Park reopens, Preller Square stays closed.
2 months agoWoolworths has heightened security measures following two explosions at its stores in Bloemfontein and Pretoria, with no injuries reported. The retailer reassures customers and staff while cooperating with authorities in ongoing investigations.
2 months agoAn explosion occurred at a Woolworths store in Bloemfontein in the early hours of Friday.
2 months agoJust a day after an explosive device went off on a shelf inside a Pretoria Woolworths, a second blast has occurred at another of the retailer's branches in Bloemfontein.
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