[WATCH] Petrol tanker explodes in Worcester
Police in the Western Cape have opened cases of malicious damage to property following a petrol tanker explosion in Worcester on Wednesday.
Spokesperson Lindikhaya Mkhontwana says the tanker fire damaged several nearby buildings as well as a vehicle parked on the side of the road.
"The truck was carrying gas, there might have been a slight accident which will be investigated."
Police's James Stayn says at the moment there are three injuries reported of two firefighters and one civilian who is currently in ICU.
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#WorcesterExplosion A petrol tanker exploded in the Western Cape Town of Worcester in the early hours of this morning.
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