Death toll from Boksburg tanker explosion rises to 41
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed the death toll
from the Boksburg gas tanker explosion has risen to 41.
In a short statement on Wednesday, Lesufi took to Twitter to provide an update on the Christmas Eve explosion.
Last week the Gauteng Department of Health held a healing service in memory of the 12 healthcare workers from Tambo Memorial Hospital who died following the explosion.
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The tanker, which was transporting liquid petroleum gas, exploded after it became stuck under a low-lying bridge in the Plantation residential area.
Lesufi added that the investigation has been completed and the docket has been forwarded to the relevant authorities for a decision.
Sadly the death toll in the #BoksburgExplosion now stands at 41. We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased. The police, I am briefed, are ready to take the matter back to court pic.twitter.com/we9eTBSXyk
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) January 18, 2023
