An explosion on Wednesday afternoon ripped through central Johannesburg, tearing up Bree Street and shutting down several roads.
Late on Wednesday the cause of the blast was still unclear. Earlier, City of Johannesburg officials said the blast was caused by a gas pipeline but Egoli Gas said this was unlikely as pressure in the pipelines in the area had not dropped.
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A taxi lies on its side among damaged vehicles in Bree Street after an explosion in Johannesburg, July 19 2023. Picture: THULANI MBELE
The explosion, which caused fissures on the roads near the Bree Street taxi rank, happened during rush hour at about 5pm, July 19 2023. Picture: THULANI MBELE
A taxi lies on its side on Bree Street. Picture: THULANI MBELE
People view the the trail of destruction on Bree, Rissik and Joubert streets in Johannesburg, July 19 2023. Picture: NHLANHLA NYAWA/TWITTER
The trail of destruction on Bree, Rissik and Joubert streets in Johannesburg. Picture: THULANI MBELE
A truck and minibus damaged in the Bree Street explosion in Johannesburg, July 19 2023. Picture: THULANI MBELE
A driver tries a minibus door after the blast in downtown Johannesburg, July 19 2023. Picture: THULANI MBELE
Vehicles damaged in the blast in Johannesburg, July 19 2023. Picture: THULANI MBELE
Picture: THULANI MBELE
Picture: THULANI MBELE
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