Three hospital staffers among 15 dead following Boksburg blast

JOHANNESBURG - At least 15 people have lost their lives and several others were injured after a gas tanker exploded in Boksburg on Saturday.

The nearby Tambo Memorial Hospital remains functional, but it's not accepting any new patients.

Sadly, three of its staffers are among the deceased.

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Authorities said 24 patients and 13 staffers were injured in the blast.

Damage at the hospital is also severe.

The Accident and Emergency Unit and the X-ray Departments are where most of the damage occurred.

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Ceilings have collapsed, windows shattered and some equipment damaged.

Meanwhile, police have arrested the 32-year-old driver of the gas tanker.

The 32-year-old suspect faces multiple counts of culpable homicide and is expected to appear in court on 28 December.