South Africa: 16 dead due to gas leak in a settlement of Johannesburg, relief and rescue operation continues

A suspected gas leak on Wednesday killed 16 people in a slum in South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg. According to the information received, the case of suspected gas leak is from an informal settlement located near the Boksburg suburb of Johannesburg, where 16 people died.

News agency Reuters quoted South Africa's state-owned broadcaster SABC as giving an initial toll of 24 deaths. However, the provincial government reduced the death toll to 16.

What is the whole matter?

Emergency services spokesman William Nataledi said the leak originated from a cylinder in a yard at the Angelo squatter camp. Currently the death toll has been recalculated and the figures reduced.

At least 24 people died in an informal settlement located near Johannesburg's Boksburg suburb due to a suspected gas leak, reports Reuters — ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2023

Relief and rescue operations

William Ntaldi reported the gas leak to South Africa's state-owned broadcaster SABC. Also informed that relief and rescue operation is going on. He said whether illegal miners were included in the dead or not? It has not been revealed yet.