"Reports thus far, show that no one had sustained any fatal injuries," Meiring said.
Netcare911's Sarah Kekana described the scene as a"red zone", saying they asked their paramedics at the scene to stand down.A paramedic told a News24 they had transported more than 10 people with serious to minor injuries to hospital.There was a strong smell of gas on the corner of Lillian Ngoyi and Eloff streets.Officials were turning away residents who live in buildings close to what appears to be the epicentre.
Residents who live in buildings further away were urged not to go home, although they had not been explicitly prevented from entering their apartments.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.