The gas tanker was said to be passing an under a bridge when its dispenser got hooked unto a metal and a fire was caused by that due to leakage. In a few minutes, great damage was done to the entire residential area.

People in vehicles, on the streets and in homes were burnt. It was quite a sad Christmas Eve for the people of Boksburg South Africa.

The underpass bridge was not in the route plan for the tanker but the driver allegedly wished to pass the route.

In the incident, no fewer than eight people have been confirmed dead.