Man narrowly escapes explosion at petrol station

Man narrowly escapes explosion at petrol station

A Ford Ranger bakkie was extensively damaged and we’re happy no injuries were reported. 

Photo: Reaction Unit South Africa / Facebook
Reaction Unit South Africa / Facebook

A Ford Ranger bakkie was extensively damaged after a tractor tyre exploded while being filled with air at a service station in Verulam, KZN, on Monday. 

According to Reaction Unit South Africa, a member of RUSA was on patrol in the area when he heard the explosion. 

On investigation, it was established that the driver of the Ford Ranger was in the process of filling air in a tractor tyre that was loaded at the rear of his bakkie when the explosion occurred. The windows of the vehicle shattered and the bin was extensively damaged.  

The incident was captured on CCTV.

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