At least eight people were killed in an explosion at a Rheinmetall Denel Munition facility close to Somerset West, near Cape Town, South Africa, on September 3, according to local officials and media.

A shockwave from the blast was felt throughout the surrounding areas, according to residents posting on social media.

Relatives of the employees, community members, and media gathered outside the factory after the blast happened, seeking information from the German-South Africa company and officials. The state-owned arms manufacturer Denel has a 49 percent stake in the company, according to the Rheinmetall website. Credit: Velani Ludidi via Storyful