Underground GAS explosion in JHB – AVOID these streets Photos: Twitter/@CrimeScenes
BREAKING: ANOTHER gas explosion reported in Kempton Park
Emergency services have asked people to stay away from Chloorkop in Kempton Park following another gas explosion on Friday.
Underground GAS explosion in JHB – AVOID these streets Photos: Twitter/@CrimeScenes
Emergency services are responding to a gas explosion in Chloorkop in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
It has been confirmed one person was injured when a 48kg cylinder which had ammonia exploded. This is the third within two days in Gauteng.
ANOTHER GAS EXPLOSION IN GAUTENG
According to emergency services the explosion happened at a factory on Mission Road in Chloorkop, Kempton Park.
Residents have been urged to keep the road clear for emergency services and to stay away from the area.
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On Thursday, 20 July, another explosion was reported in Braam Fischerville, Soweto, Gauteng.
City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Xolile Khumalo told the media the explosion resulted from dynamite connected to a vehicle battery.
Meanwhile, gas and oil company Egoli Gas said a small leak has been detected on the servitude pipeline at the corner of Bree and Eloff Streets on a 100mm pipe following an explosion in the Johannesburg CBD Wednesday afternoon.
At least one person died while 48 people have been injured while 12 were admitted to hospital.
Johannesburg EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi told the media the body of a man was recovered near where the explosion occurred and it is yet to be identified.
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