A suspected gas explosion caused a sinkhole in the Johannesburg central business district, and left nine people injured and vehicles overturned on Wednesday night.
Authorities rushed to the scene, as residents around the epicentre complained of headaches, chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who visited the scene, said the situation was"completely under control, from our law enforcement agencies and our emergency agencies".Extensive damage in Joburg CBD after a suspected gas leak.Photos showing the damage caused by what is believed to be a gas explosion in the Johannesburg city centre on 19 July, 2023.
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