Boksburg gas tanker explosion damages nearby buildings

Several buildings in Boksburg in Gauteng were damaged during this morning's gas tanker explosion. Some of the buildings include the OR Tambo Memorial Hospital and nearby homes. At least nine-people died in the blast and several others were injured. Ekurhuleni Human Settlements MMC, Alco Ngobese has more details. #DStv403

[Lmngx]

They should investigate if the Truck driver was qualified to carry dangerous goods if not then the company that hired him should be liable for the damages or fine

[Deedee-imwb]

Sadly the hospital cannot be damaged more. That Hospital is a dumpster fire already. Regardless, maybe this forces a change or fix.

[SPOK-zzlj]

Sorry but back in Apartheid days these trucks were not allowed in Residential areas sometimes logic out weighs ideology KRY for you VIVA ANC VIVA and

[elsahoffmann]

Why was a full tanker in a residential area

[YusufPetersenCPT]

Very sad.. the person being interviewed here doesnt know much just keeps repeating himself still not clear on what gas was it propane or patroleum, butane what? Well wishes to all all that side. Frustrating that the crowd control was not more effective. We need a full explanation from the truck company on whybthe truck was there in the first place.

[Howardtripper]

This could have been avoided by putting a long pole in the front of the truck with a dash camera on it to show the driver he can't get throught the bridge

[sairafarouk]

This is so heart breaking 💔 Christmas eve and so many losses. May God be with the people of Bokaburg ul are in our prayers 🙏

[neermalapillay]

Very Very sad what painful tragedy God be with the people for me trains could be much safe for all this high risk delivery way to many trucks on our roads 🙏

[gavinspowart]

There's no way in hell that the truck had any legitimate reason for being on that road.
I recognised the site instantly on seeing the video.
I lived near there in Willow Road, in the 1950's, and walked under that bridge to and from Boksburg Central School which was across the road from Boksburg Lake ( demolished in the 1960's).

[DaddyMongrosso]

With the state of the roads and bridges it’s not shocking that such a tragedy has taken place. Your tax money hard at work lol. Driver likely needed to take a detour. Let’s not assume and investigate as said in the interview.

[ntsikinxosha]

This is the time of the year for sacrifices. Ndiyavelana nabahlelwe lishwangusha lokulahlekelwa ngabazalana nabo.

[xexkansichi]

This is a modern day nuclear meltdown mistake.

[DavidRobertLewis]

HazMat event, let's not assume anything.

[victorkuvarega]

Thank God the driver was South African. We could be in another worse situation from people who think accidents are caused only by foreigners.

[DigiCLIPS]

Listen the blast damged my house all the way here in kzn and ima need to be compensated 🤣