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Johannesburg gas explosion rips open roads, flips cars during rush hour - 9 injured, buildings at risk

  • Suspected gas explosion occurred in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa during morning rush hour.
  • Over 20 vehicles flipped over, roads ripped open, and at least 9 people injured.
  • Area covering 5 city blocks damaged, buildings at risk of collapse, prompting evacuations.
  • Gas leak suspected as cause but exact source remains unknown.
  • No reported deaths so far; search and rescue operations continue.
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