By AFP More by this AuthorAn unexplained explosion ripped through central Johannesburg during rush hour Wednesday, tearing through a main road and injuring 41 people, South African officials said. Emergency services initially blamed underground gas pipes, but the Egoli Gas company said it was "unlikely" the explosion -- which cracked tarmac and overturned vehicles including minibus taxis -- "was caused by a gas pipeline or leak". Our customers in the area continue to receive gas uninterrupted," the company said in a statement. Forty-one people were injured, including two in a critical condition, nine seriously injured and 30 with minor injuries, according to Lesufi. AdvertisementRead: South Africa gas leak kills 16, linked to illegal mining"(The) situation is completely under control," he said.

Source: Daily Nation July 20, 2023 19:01 UTC