Msukaligwa traffic vehicle involved in crash on Ermelo-Hendrina Road

Emergency services are managing an accident scene after a Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle was damaged, causing major congestion outside Ermelo.

August 2, 2026

Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Police and traffic officials stand beside the damaged Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle following the collision. — Police and traffic officials on the scene after a collision involving a Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle outside Ermelo. Photo: Wayne van der Walt

ERMELO – Motorists are urged to drive with caution on the Ermelo-Hendrina Road opposite the cemetery heading out of town, where an accident involving a Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle has caused heavy traffic congestion.

When Highvelder arrived, the damaged traffic vehicle remained in the middle of the road while police, traffic officers and Ermelo Towing Services managed the scene.

Traffic builds up on the Ermelo-Hendrina Road as emergency services respond to an accident involving a Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle. — Motorists queue along the Ermelo-Hendrina Road as emergency services attend to an accident involving a Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle. Photo: Wayne van der Walt

The vehicle sustained extensive rear-end damage.

It was not immediately clear whether anyone had been seriously injured.

Drivers should expect delays and remain alert while emergency personnel continue clearing the scene.

Emergency personnel inspect the rear of a damaged Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle after the collision. — A Msukaligwa Traffic Department vehicle at the scene after being involved in a collision on the Ermelo-Hendrina Road.

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August 2, 2026

Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.