Death toll in Boksburg gas tanker explosion rises to 27

BOKSBURG - The death toll in the Boksburg tanker blast continues to increase.

One more person has succumbed to injuries taking the death toll to 27.

The truck driver, meanwhile, has been vetted by his employer.

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Innovative Staffing Solutions says he complied with all checks and tried to alert onlookers.

But, the company says it's saddened at the loss of life.

The 32-year-old driver was arrested but has been released due to a lack of evidence.