Four Zimbabwean nationals have been confirmed to be among the 18 people killed and left several others injured when a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded in Boksburg, in South Africa on Saturday morning.
Zimbabwe’s Consul-General in Johannesburg, Melody Chaurura confirmed the deaths.
“It’s indeed a dark holiday for us. As the consulate, we have since been advised that four Zimbabwean nationals lost their lives in the Boksburg gas explosion. We will be visiting the affected families this afternoon (Tuesday) after which I will be able to share more information in addition to providing the usual consular assistance,” Chaurura said
Indications are that the tanker exploded as emergency crews were trying to put out a fire at the bridge. The blast destroyed two houses and several cars, injuring bystanders.
Meanwhile, the Consul-General confirmed the deaths of six other Zimbabweans who were killed when a vehicle they were travelling in was involved in a road accident in the Musina policing area.
“According to details at hand, a truck with registration number FN66GP was driving from Musina heading towards Beitbridge, when a white colt with registration number NSZ778GP driving towards Musina collided head on with the truck.
“The accident claimed the lives of two females aged 15 and 36 and four males aged 10, 3 and 3 months plus a male driver whose age was not revealed. Their identities are being withheld as their next of kin are yet to be advised,” she said
She said the Consulate has since dispatched a team to assist with the identification and repatriation of remains.
