LIVE | Joburg explosion: ‘I saw cars flying, many people were injured,’ taxi driver tells News24 reporter
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed to News24 that he"just entered the scene" of the explosion. He told News24 that he would not comment until he has been briefed.ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring confirmed to News24 on Wednesday night that scores of people sustained minor to moderate injuries following the suspected gas explosion in the Joburg CBD.1h ago
Paramedics on the ground in Lilian Ngoyi Street, near Rissik Street, say firefighters there are more confident with the situation, at least in terms of fires breaking out, despite the smell of gas lingering in the air.Journalist Alex Patrick, driving through Constitutional Hill on her way to the scene, has spotted several government forensics vehicles heading to the scene.Mihlali Ntsabo is on Lillian Ngoyi Street. Law enforcement officials there have told him part of the road has sunk in.
People around the area are being steered away from the damage. It is unclear if any buildings in this vicinity where Ntsabo is have been damaged. However, he can see damaged vehicles.Paramedics whose teams responded to the emergency have described the scene as a “red zone”, saying they asked their paramedics who reported to the scene to stand down.A paramedic has told News24 journalist Alex Patrick that part of Bree Street has been closed off as emergency workers treat patients.
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