Boksburg gas tanker driver arrested

THE driver of the gas tanker that exploded in Boksburg, killing 15 people and injuring scores, has been arrested by the police.

He faces a number of charges, including culpable homicide, negligence and malicious damage to property.

The 32-year-old driver was arrested at a private hospital where he was receiving medical treatment for minor injuries.

Fifteen people have so far declared dead, and around 40 others were injured when a fuel tanker exploded in Boksburg on Saturday.

Several houses and vehicles were also damaged by the explosion.

The horrific tanker explosion outside OR Tambo Memorial Hospital also resulted in the damage to the Emergency Department at the hospital.

Videos on social media showed a huge fireball under the bridge, which the tanker appeared to have been too high to go under.

It was carrying 60,000 litres of LPG gas, which is used especially in cooking and gas stoves.

The suspect