Friday, 30 May 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > World > South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills several near hospital
World

South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills several near hospital

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills several near hospital
SHARE

At least eight people have been killed, and dozens injured, by a huge fuel tanker explosion near a hospital east of Johannesburg, local media report.

The tanker appeared to have got stuck under a low bridge on Saturday morning in Boksburg city, about 100m from Tambo Memorial Hospital.

Patients were evacuated from the hospital’s casualty after part of the roof collapsed following the blast.

The truck was carrying liquid petroleum gas, local media say.

“Apparently, a gas tanker drove under the subway bridge and got stuck in there, and due to friction, it caught alight,” emergency services spokesperson William Ntladi was quoted as saying.

As firefighters tried to put out the fire, there was a huge second explosion – captured on amateur video – that destroyed a fire engine and two motor vehicles.

Eyewitness Michael Kulinji described the blast as “more like a bomb” and told the Reuters news agency that he had seen the fire under the bridge.

Another witness, Jean Marie Booysen, said that she saw “immense flames at about 06:35 local time (04:35 GMT) and thought “this feels like 6.5 on the Richter”, according to Reuters.

Footage apparently taken in the immediate aftermath of the blast shows a number of dazed and burned people stumbling around a residential area near the epicentre.

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Taliban ban women from working for domestic, foreign NGOs Taliban ban women from working for domestic, foreign NGOs
Next Article Federal effort to boost election worker protections fizzles Federal effort to boost election worker protections fizzles

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

48-agent agency joins ERA Actual Property amid luxurious market increase

The group has constantly closed about $120 million in annual gross sales, primarily within the…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea to send message to North Korea

Landon MionSeptember 24, 2022, 2:02 AMA U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Friday…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Detroit honors Vincent Chin, Asian American killed in 1982

DETROIT (AP) — Decades before Chinese immigrant Yao Pan Ma was attacked while collecting cans…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Cattle rustlers kill at least 11 people during ambush in Kenya

A cow, gaunt due to hunger and thirst, walks to a river in KenyaAt least…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Australia information dwell: Sarah Hanson-Younger says North West Shelf resolution ‘beggars belief’; states rated on vape motion
World

Australia information dwell: Sarah Hanson-Younger says North West Shelf resolution ‘beggars belief’; states rated on vape motion

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Professional-Palestine group targets Jewish-owned enterprise in London
World

Professional-Palestine group targets Jewish-owned enterprise in London

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
First Factor: Federal court docket blocks Trump from imposing ‘illegal’ sweeping tariffs
World

First Factor: Federal court docket blocks Trump from imposing ‘illegal’ sweeping tariffs

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Trump administration to struggle court docket tariff ruling as aide labels it a ‘judicial coup’ – US politics dwell
World

Trump administration to struggle court docket tariff ruling as aide labels it a ‘judicial coup’ – US politics dwell

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?