IN PICTURES: Truck fire on N17 sparks roadside blaze near Ermelo

Emergency services rushed to the scene after a truck caught fire on the N17. View dramatic images from the scene.

July 31, 2025

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

A firefighter battles a blazing truck carrying logs on a highway at night, with dense smoke and orange flames obscuring much of the scene. — A firefighter works to extinguish a truck fire on the N17 near Ermelo, as flames and thick smoke engulf the vehicle. Photo: Wayne van der Walt

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July 31, 2025

Wayne van der Walt Less than a minute

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