Gas pipeline explosion sees SAPS academy in Tshwane evacuated
More than 2,500 police trainees at the South African Police Service training academy in Tshwane were evacuated on Wednesday.
The evacuation followed a gas pipeline explosion at an adjacent business site.
Earlier, the City of Tshwane confirmed that part of Rebecca Street, between Charlotte Maxeke and Carl Street in Pretoria West, was closed due to a fire caused by the leaking gas pipe.
National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure.
"Various experts are on site to contain the fire at the adjacent business site. It should be noted that the training academy is not affected and that the evacuation process is a precautionary measure by management," she added.
#sapsHQ Various experts are on site to contain the fire at the adjacent business site. It should be noted that the training academy is not affected and that the evacuation process is a precautionary measure by SAPS management.
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 21, 2024
A venue operational centre comprising of various… pic.twitter.com/ITTFCUVdTx
Emergency personnel at the scene said the fire had been brought under control.
“A venue operational centre comprising of various experts has been established under the command of the Deputy National Commissioner for Policing, Lt Gen Tebello Mosikili,” Mathe said.
Please take note, Rebecca Street is closed between Charlotte Maxeke and Carl Street due to the Sosal gas pipe line on fire in Pretoria West. All Emergency Service Departments on the scene. Be cautious and use alternative routes around that area#TMPDsafety pic.twitter.com/i0Tpbx8Hvf
— Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) August 21, 2024
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