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WATCH: Joburg CBD explosion – evacuated area reminiscent of lockdown

Businesses near the epicentre remain closed

July 20, 2023
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City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the inner city is supplied from Bree substation, which is a few metres from the epicentre of the explosion and is suspected to have been affected.

Businesses remain closed after yesterday’s explosion on Bree Street in Johannesburg CBD.

Also read: WATCH: Joburg CBD Explosion – what we know so far

Members of the public told Caxton Local Media that the area is reminiscent of lockdown with empty streets and little activity.

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Also read: WATCH: Explosion on Bree Street possibly linked to gas line

 

 

July 20, 2023
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Marietta Lombard

Editor-in-Chief of Caxton Joburg Metro with 26 years' experience in the community newspaper industry. I serve as Gauteng Director and deputy executive director of the Forum of Community Journalists and I am a press representative of the Press Council SA.

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