A gas truck was reportedly involved in an accident on Saturday morning in Boksburg, South Africa, which resulted in a massive explosion.
Kyle van Reenen, Emer-G-Med spokesperson, said several people have died, with many more critically injured.
The tanker crashed into a low-lying bridge on Hospital Road, just a few meters from Tambo Memorial Hospital, causing the explosion.
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The truck was carrying LP Gas.
Patients were forced to flee the damaged Tambo Memorial Hospital.
Three or four cars are also said to have been involved in the accident.
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Videos and photos shared on social media show bodies lying on the ground and severely burnt people trying to get medical help.
