10 killed, 40 injured after massive fuel tanker explosion in South Africa

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25-12-2022, 09:18

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INA- sources

At least 10 people were killed and 40 injured after a fuel tanker carrying liquid petroleum gas exploded on Saturday near Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg, a city east of Johannesburg in South Africa, reported the BBC.

The fuel tanker allegedly got stuck under a low bridge about 100 metres from the hospital. Apart from the casualties, part of the hospital roof collapsed following the blast.

According to emergency services spokesperson William Ntladi, “Apparently, a gas tanker drove under the subway bridge and got stuck in there, and due to friction, it caught alight."
As firefighters tried to put out the blaze, there was a huge second explosion that destroyed a fire engine and two motor vehicles, reported the BBC.

According to AFP reports, the death toll could mount as 19 people are in critical condition while 15 others are stable but seriously hurt.

source: India today