Johannesburg Hit With Another Explosion, Blast Leaves One Dead in Braamfischerville
In a double tragedy that has shaken Johannesburg, yet another explosion has struck the city, this time in Braamfischerville, Soweto. At least one person lost their life in a suspected illegal mining incident at an unused mine on Thursday afternoon.
Illegal Mining Suspected – Victims Likely Risky Underground Operations
Reports suggest that victims were likely illegal miners, risking their lives in dangerous and unauthorized activities. The explosion was suspected to be triggered by dynamite connected to a vehicle battery, resulting in a fatal outcome and causing injuries to others.
The explosion reportedly resulted from a dynamite that was connected to a vehicle battery,” said spokesperson Xolile Khumalo.
Unfortunate Fatality and Injuries Reported
Johannesburg’s emergency medical services confirmed to News24, that one person succumbed to injuries sustained from the blast, while another individual was urgently transported to the hospital. A third person suffered minor injuries during the incident.
City in Disarray – Braamfischerville Incident Follows Previous Johannesburg CBD Gas Explosion
This unfortunate event comes barely a day after the CBD of Johannesburg was rocked by another devastating explosion. In that incident, one man lost his life, and 48 others were injured, some critically, as an underground gas explosion tore open roads and flipped vehicles during the evening rush hour.
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The cause of the explosion in Bree Street Johannesburg remains under investigation, as city authorities bring in specialists to assess the situation. Concerns are mounting over the potential of further explosions or gas leaks, and authorities are diligently searching for the source to prevent future disasters.
Meanwhile, most of those injured in the Johannesburg CBD blast have since been discharged from hospital.