Watch: Tanker explosion on N1 in Johannesburg leaves 1 injured
A person has been taken to hospital after a tanker carrying an unconfirmed substance exploded on the N1 near William Nicol Drive.
Emer-G-Med and multiple emergency services agencies responded to a collision involving a tanker on the N1 near William Nicol Drive earlier today.
“On arrival on scene, the tanker carrying an unconfirmed substance had exploded and was engulfed in flames,” says Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen.
“One person was treated for moderate injuries and taken by Emer-G-Med ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care,” he adds.
Major incident between William Nicol and Malibongwe… video received. Advice on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods/ Hazardous Goods https://t.co/8uxpRQVN7d #ArriveAlive #HazardousGoods pic.twitter.com/naTtZDLPVc
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 17, 2023
Oil tanker caught fire along the N1 North between William Nicol & Malibongwe Dr.
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— SCP SECURITY (@SCP_SECURITY) February 17, 2023
This is the second tanker explosion in the past two months in Gauteng, with the Christmas Eve Boksburg explosion death toll at a staggering 41 people.
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