Bakkie badly damaged after tyre explodes

VERULAM – A Ford Ranger bakkie was extensively damaged after a tractor tyre exploded while being filled with air at a service station this morning. Reaction officers were on patrol in the area when they 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. Luckily, no injuries were reported.