Joburg Emergency Services confirms damage to major Joburg CBD road. At least five taxis overturned while motorists were trapped inside their cars following an explosion in the Joburg CBD on Wednesday.
The explosion, which caused serious damage on the roads near the Bree Street Taxi Rank, is believed to have happened around 5pm when most people were getting ready to go home.
Emergency Services have confirmed a blast in Bree Street at Simmons in the Johannesburg CBD that has caused the road to partially collapse.
People are being urged to stay away from the area.
Reports say a gas explosion caused the road to collapse.
Images posted on social media show cracked tarmac in the vicinity of the corner of Bree Street and Rissik Street.
