By Johnathan Paoli
A second explosion linked to a Woolworths store in less than 24 hours has triggered heightened concern among police and shopping centre management, after a blast ripped through the Woolworths Food store at Preller Square in Bloemfontein during the early hours of Friday morning.
The explosion, which occurred in the northern suburbs of Bloemfontein, came just a day after an explosive device detonated inside a Woolworths branch at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Tshwane.
No injuries or fatalities were reported in either incident, but authorities have launched intensive investigations amid fears the explosions could be connected.
Police cordoned off the affected section of Preller Square as members of the SAPS explosives unit, K9 teams, and investigators conducted a detailed sweep of the premises to determine whether any secondary devices had been planted.
Although the explosion caused alarm throughout the centre, surrounding stores appeared to have escaped damage.
You’ve reached your free article limit
Subscribe to enjoy unlimited access to trusted journalism. Start your free trial today.
Start your FREE trial nowNeed help? molokom@insideeducation.co.za
