On Wednesday afternoon, videos and images depicting the aftermath of a destructive incident on Bree Street in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) began circulating on social media.

According to an official notice shared with community police forum groups, an explosion had taken place, potentially involving the underground gas lines. The notice urged the public to avoid the area to facilitate the response of emergency services. Further updates would be provided as additional information became available.

Photographs from the scene revealed extensive damage to the road, with torn-up tar. Numerous vehicles, including taxis typically parked along this busy public transportation route, were also affected. At the time, it remained unclear if there were any injuries resulting from the incident.

This story is currently developing, and updates are expected.