Watch: Terrifying CCTV Footage Reveals Exact Moment of Johannesburg CBD Explosion
In a heart-stopping turn of events, shocking CCTV footage has emerged, capturing the exact moment an unexplained gas explosion ripped through Johannesburg’s bustling CBD.
On Wednesday evening at 17h30, Bree Street, typically filled with commuters and busy business owners, transformed into a scene of chaos and devastation.
Lucky Escape – Man Narrowly Dodges Flying Taxi in Heart-Stopping Video
The footage depicts the street in its typical afternoon peak state, with people going about their day. Suddenly, a deafening bang erupts, sending a taxi hurtling into the air, narrowly missing a lucky bystander who instinctively sought cover at the nearest building.
The sheer force of the blast launched parked taxis, neatly lined up for commuters, into the air, while some vehicles were crushed beneath their weight, and others overturned.
In the aftermath, panic gripped the area, as terrified individuals fled to escape the zone of destruction. The explosion left one person dead and 48 others injured, as the road itself split into pieces, and vehicles, some carrying passengers, were sent flying.
City on Edge – Authorities Investigate Cause of Tragic Explosion, Seeking Answers
Authorities are still working to determine the cause behind this harrowing incident, leaving residents and witnesses with unanswered questions and deep concern for their safety. As the investigation unfolds, the city remains on edge, seeking answers and reassurance in the wake of this tragic event.
Amid the shock and devastation, this publication has obtained the exclusive video footage, highlighting the magnitude of the explosion’s impact on the busy Johannesburg CBD.
Watch the CCTV Footage Capturing the exact moment the gas explosion hit Bree Street in Johannesburg CBD
CCTV footage of Joburg CBD Bree Street explosion released.#JHBExplosion pic.twitter.com/VdSpnNpAg8
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