Two Die in Meyerton Explosion
A family of five was involved in a serious explosion at their home in Meyerton last night.
It is believed that the gas cylinder of a heater, standing in the family room, exploded. Three kids aged 13, ten and seven, managed to run to the side of the house where they escaped through burglar bars.
The 13 year old boy broke the window with his fist. His brother and sister managed to follow him through the broken window to the outside. The mother and father could not escape and was burnt to death.
A neighbour helped the kids over the wall to escape to the front of the house. The neighbour sustained injuries to his abdomen and ankle whilst assisting the kids.
The kids and neighbour were treated on the scene, but family members took care of the kids and transported them to a nearby family house.
The Midvaal Municipality managed to extinguish the fire later that night.
The scene will be investigated.
It is believed that the gas cylinder of a heater, standing in the family room, exploded. Three kids aged 13, ten and seven, managed to run to the side of the house where they escaped through burglar bars.
The 13 year old boy broke the window with his fist. His brother and sister managed to follow him through the broken window to the outside. The mother and father could not escape and was burnt to death.
A neighbour helped the kids over the wall to escape to the front of the house. The neighbour sustained injuries to his abdomen and ankle whilst assisting the kids.
The kids and neighbour were treated on the scene, but family members took care of the kids and transported them to a nearby family house.
The Midvaal Municipality managed to extinguish the fire later that night.
The scene will be investigated.
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