WATCH: Truck fire causes delays on N12 West, R59 Reading Interchange
Ekurhuleni Emergency Services are on site extinguishing the fire after the truck caught fire.
There are delays on the N12 West at R59 Reading Interchange with two lanes closed after a truck caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning.
According to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the truck driver did not sustain any injuries.
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“The truck trailer caught fire on the left side, and the driver of the truck managed to pull over,” said EMPD.
EMPD is directing the traffic. The two lanes will remain closed while the clean-up is in progress.
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It is unclear what caused the fire, the Comaro Chronicle will update its readers as soon as more information is received.
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
