Authorities react quick to avert tanker disaster
Mako Jerera
On Christmas day, barely 24 hours after the Boksburg tanker explosion in South Africa.
Zimbabweans were faced with a similar predicament, this time in Norton.
Just before the Karina flyover in Norton, a fuel tanker was involved into an accident.
Some petrol was spilt, and immediately authorities cordoned off the area to traffic.
Those who were travelling headed towards Bulawayo were directed towards a detour passing through farms, while those coming from Bulawayo were also encouraged to do the same using the Chibero college route.
Such a quick reaction avoided what could have been a disaster, like what happened in South Africa.
A gas tanker caught fire while under a low bridge in the suburb of Boksburg, Ekurhuleni on Christmas Eve.
The 32 year old who was driving has been charged with multiple counts of culpable homicide, negligent driving, negligent causing of an explosion resulting in death, and malicious damage to property.
He was traced to a private hospital where he had been receiving medical treatment for minor injuries.
Gauteng Police Spokesperson Brenda Muridili confirmed the arrest of the suspect on Sunday at a private hospital where he had been receiving medical treatment for minor injuries.
Fifteen people, including a 15-year-old have been confirmed dead.
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