34 vehicles damaged in Joburg CBD explosion as gas fingered as most likely cause

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Officials have confirmed that 34 vehicles were damaged by an underground explosion in the Joburg CBD on Wednesday as the number of injured people was revised to 48 and gas emerged as the most likely cause.

The explosion in the central business district caused panic, causing a busy street to cave in, with several vehicles blown off the road or toppled by the force of the blast. Two media briefings were held in the wake of the explosion, with the latest taking place on Thursday morning and led by Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi.

“We've also brought in City Power, who have since taken a decision to switch off the Bree Street substation so that the team can go in and identify the cause.” He also explained that Sasol's pipeline runs at the periphery of where the explosion occurred. Joburg water and environmental health are also checking for any gas leaks, Lesufi said.

 

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