Mayor of Ekurhuleni, Tania Campbell, says the municipality is exploring legal action against the driver and company of the LP Gas tanker that exploded in Boksburg.
The incident occurred when gas cylinders on the tanker exploded, after the driver made an attempt but was unable to drive through a bridge underpass.
The Boksburg blast claimed the lives of at least 38 people including healthcare workers who were stationed at a public hospital near the incident.
“The City is exploring its legal options to act against both the company that owns the truck and the driver of the truck. We are of the opinion that there is sufficient evidence to do so.
“More information in this regard will be communicated in due course,” Campbell said.
Since the day of the explosion, the Mayor said, various departments in the city have been working tirelessly to ensure that a thorough and meaningful investigation takes place to ascertain what happened on the day and to find the way forward.
“I had a meeting with Members of the Mayoral Committee (MMCs), Chief of Police, various Heads of Departments (HODs) and senior officials to get feedback on what the status is of the investigation.
“I am pleased with the progress that is being made in this regard and expect a final report to come to the Mayoral Committee this month, which will subsequently be presented to Council,” she explained.
Campbell reiterated the municipality’s condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
