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Death Toll in Fatal Tanker Blast at South African Hospital Rises

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said the number of those that have died as a result of the tragic gas tanker explosion in Boksburg in December has increased to 40.

This includes at least 12 health-care workers who were based at the Tambo Memorial Hospital near the location of the blast. Others are still in hospital while a further 23 have been discharged.

The 32-year-old driver of the tanker, which was transporting gas from Richards Bay to Botswana was arrested. Authorities have however confirmed that he has since been released due to insufficient evidence according to Eyewitness News reports.

Several people are also being treated for third-degree burns and several children are among the dead.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families who lost loved ones.

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