[ICYMI] Nine dead following Boksburg gas tanker explosion
Gauteng government briefs media following Boksburg gas tanker explosion.
At least eight people have been killed and several others seriously injured after a gas tanker explosion in Boksburg. eNCA senior reporter Silindile Masikane is on the scene. #dstv403 JOHANNESBURG - At least nine people have died after a gas tanker exploded under a bridge in Boksburg.Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi made the announcement during a media briefing on Saturday.It's believed the driver was trying to get through a low bridge and got stuck."There was an explosion that attracted onlookers. Then there were two other explosions," RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane said.
"The Ekurhuleni fire engine that responded earlier to the fire was blown back and other cars were also affected.Zwane said they are gathering information and police will investigate."I heard an explosion followed by another two explosions. We saw the smoke coming from the bridge," he said.
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