Blast kills Australian wine pioneer
Freak explosion kills leading Australian wine maker and another worker.
Published On 18 Jan 2008
It is thought the explosion was caused by ethanol fumes, ignited by a spark from a welder.
Drayton came from a family of winemakers that dating back to the 19th century and was regarded as one of the pioneers of the industry in Australia.
Winemaking earns the Australian economy more than $2.5bn a year in exports.
Source: News Agencies