One killed, 7 wounded in prisoner van blast near Johannesburg jail

22 October 2012 - 18:55 By Reuters
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At least one person was killed and seven wounded when an explosion tore through a van transporting prisoners in Johannesburg on Monday, according to a report, citing police.

Police said they were trying to determine the cause of the blast near a prison in southern Johannesburg, Eyewitness News reported.

Police spokesmen were not immediately available to comment. A spokesman for emergency services said he was unable to confirm the reports.

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