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Families affected by Boksburg tanker explosion file R65-million lawsuit

# The families of 67 victims including survivors and families of the 41 deceased have filed a 65-million-rand civil lawsuit nearly three years after the Boksburg LPG tanker explosion. The Johannesburg High Court application names Infinite Fleet Transport, Innovative Staffing Solutions, and the City of Ekurhuleni as defendants. Plaintiffs allege negligence in vehicle monitoring, hazardous material training, and municipal oversight. The claims seek compensation for injuries, loss of support, property damage, and emotional distress.