Boksburg Explosion: SA Reacts to Rising Death Toll and Horrifying Images From the Scene: “Very Sad Day in SA”

• The death toll has risen to ten after a gas tanker exploded in Boksburg near the OR Tambo Memorial Hospital
• The truck got stuck under a low-lying railway bridge, and the smoke from the explosion could be seen from far away
• The incident has shaken South Africans, and they reacted to the horrifying images and videos spreading on social media

JOHANNESBURG - A gas truck exploded and killed ten people; many others, including fire-fighters, were severely injured on Saturday in Boksburg.

It is believed that the explosion was caused by the truck getting stuck under a railway bridge.

According to EWN, the Ekurhuleni Emergency Services (EMS) are conducting a thorough investigation at the scene.

The deadly explosion scattered eight bodies across the streets, and their bodies were torn apart. The emergency personnel covered the deceased with sheets and blankets.

Read also

Vandals ruin Durban CDB annual festive season tradition, fixing infrastructure delays icon lighting ceremony

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) spokesperson, Simon Zwane, told TimeLIVE that the unfortunate explosion could have been prevented.

Zwane said the driver should have paid more attention and reversed the truck when he noticed the vehicle's top hitting the bridge instead of continuing to drive forward.

Zwane added that the matter is now in the police's hands to figure out who is to blame for the incident.

Comments from South African citizens are below:

@siphiweshabba said:

"My thoughts and prayers to all the families who lost their loved ones. Speedy recovery to those who got injured."

@NalediMogadime posted:

"Praying for everyone affected by the Boksburg explosion."

@PrinceSeloise wrote:

"Condolences to families & friends who’ve lost loved ones in the Boksburg explosion. This is a very sad day in the nation of South Africa."

Read also

Armed robbers target bus heading to Zim killing 2 passengers: “This can’t continue”, frustrated citizens say

@palesa_moloto asked:

"What’s making me angry about this Boksburg explosion is that there are signs that warn motorists when a bridge is low. Why did that truck proceed?"

@i_speakit added:

"Be grateful for life and good health. Imagine many people who woke up this morning hoping for another day then Boksburg explosion happens, just a few hours before Christmas. This is sad and scary. Be grateful always!"

Truck nearly runs car into rail, Mzansi concerned about SA road safety: “Barbarism of the worst order”

Briefly News reported that in an astonishing video clip, a truck nearly ran a car into a rail barrier that had South Africans wondering why someone would do such a thing.

The clip, posted by @ayandamsweli46, also inspired a massive debate about road safety in the country. The Twitter post also made peeps speculate the real reason for the aggression.

Source: Briefly News