Boksburg tanker explosion death toll rises to 40

Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi on Thursday confirmed that the death toll from the Boksburg explosion has risen to 40.

“This number is inclusive of 12 health workers. Five are still in various hospitals,” he said, adding that 23 people who had sustained various injuries had been discharged. 

“Our report, as I have indicated, is based on confirmed numbers but we know this may change as we get more confirmations from the facilities.”