A GAS tanker from Infinite Logistics burst into flames after colliding into a low bridge on Hospital Road in Boksburg on Saturday morning, 24 December 2022.
Ten people are reported to have been killed.
The explosion resulted in 15 fatalities, injuring approximately 50 people.
Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services say several people were critically wounded.
It is suspected that the gas tanker driver failed to notice the bridge was too low for his vehicle and proceeded to pass.
It crashed onto the roof of the bridge, causing it to compress.
Before bursting into flames, it could be heard leaking gas at high pressure.
The OR Tambo Memorial Hospital, which is close to where the explosion occurred, has been damaged.
Infinite Group’s director David de Agrelia said in a statement: “Infinite deeply regrets the very sad and unfortunate loss of life and injuries sustained by all involved parties and we
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