In the South African city of Boksburg on December 24, a fuel truck caught fire and exploded, killing 10 people and injuring about 50 others.

This is reported by News24.

It is known that the truck was transporting liquefied petroleum gas and 

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During the movement, part of the roof of the fuel truck was damaged, so there was friction and, as a result, a fire occurred. 

While firefighters were trying to put out the fire, a loud explosion rang out

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In addition to the truck itself, the explosion also destroyed a fire truck and two cars, emergency services spokesman William Ntladi said.

At least 10 people died, about 50 were injured.

Note that the tragic incident happened near the local Tambo hospital.

His patients had to be evacuated, because

We would like to add that among the victims, several people received numerous

various degrees.

Imtiaz Suliman, the founder of the volunteer organization Gift of the Givers, said this.

According to him, a low-lying bridge was destroyed, 

and several nearby houses were damaged.

Photo: Getty Images

It will be recalled that Chile declared a state of emergency in the central regions.

Where forest fires broke out due to abnormal heat.

Currently, the area covered by the fire is about 63 thousand hectares.

About 70 fires are raging in several provinces of Chile.

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