[WATCH] Tanker at an alleged illegal truck stop explodes
"Neither fire extinguishers nor cell phones were on the premises to be used in case of an emergency."
A fuel tanker at a truck stop in Tarlton exploded earlier this afternoon, 13 May.
Freedom Front Plus councillor, Amanda de Lange, who stays in Tarlton, said that smoke clouds could be seen from kilometres away. Residents from the area confirmed the explosion and also said they felt it as it happened.
Mogale City’s 107 Emergency Services dispatched the West Rand Disaster Management team to the scene to extinguish the fire.
“I did some questioning and neither fire extinguishers nor cell phones were on the premises to be used in case of an emergency. It was clear that there were no emergency procedures in place and the premises were full of fuel tankers and hazardous chemicals,” De Lange said.
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“During my visit I noticed an area where the trucks are being washed. There were trenches full of contaminated water. When I asked what happens to this water, it was confirmed to me that the water is pumped into bins and then dumped in a veld. This is serious environmental pollution that needs to be dealt with in the correct manner.”
Authorities are currently on the scene investigating the matter.
The News will follow-up as soon as more information becomes available.
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