8 killed, several injured in tanker explosion in South Africa

December 25, 2022 08:27

A gas tanker apparently stuck under a bridge exploded in Johannesburg on Saturday, killing eight people, injuring several people and damaging nearby buildings, reports ABC News citing emergency services.

The blast damaged the roof of the emergency department at the Tambo Memorial hospital and destroyed two houses and several cars, and injured bystanders.

The tanker caught fire while under a low bridge, emergency services spokesperson William Ntladi said.

"Apparently, a gas tanker drove under the subway bridge and got stuck in there, and due to friction, it caught alight," Ntladi told South African media.

He said six firefighters from Boksburg Central Fire Station were called to the bridge to help, reported ABC News.

"While doing the fire suppression, there was an explosion that took place," said Ntladi. He added that a fire engine and two motor vehicles were destroyed by the blast. The injured were transported to the nearby Tambo Memorial hospital, but its efforts to treat the injured were hampered by damage to its roof," reported ABC News. -- ANI

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