Joburg explosion | Deceased victim yet to be identified

JOHANNESBURG - Authorities are still trying to identify the victim of an explosion in the Johannesburg CBD.

Eight people are still in hospital.

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said they will use an electronic system to track the victim through fingerprints.

"The family members will then be notified. Thus far, we have not received any news about anyone who is missing," he said.

In the meantime, the city centre is still largely a no-go zone, with residents stuck with no power as recovery operations continue.

One person was killed and eight are still in hospital following the explosion in the Joburg CBD. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says they are still trying to identify the deceased victim. #Newslink #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/MtqU6mPeuC

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