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WATCH: Explosion on Bree Street possibly linked to gas line
Emergency services are evacuating people due to gas risk.
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At around 19:00 on July 19, an explosion occurred in Johannesburg CBD.
A 1km evacuation zone was initiated and emergency services are on scene.
The public is urged to stay clear of the area to allow emergency services to attend to the scene.
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