Storm creates havoc on East Rand – one believed drowned
Several reports of flooding in Kempton Park have been received
Severe flooding has occurred in Kempton Park and surrounding areas following an electric storm earlier tonight.
Chaos erupted on several highways, including the N3, R24and N12.
According to reports a section of a roof at OR Tambo Airport collapsed while some parking areas were also flooded.
EMER-G-MED Paramedics are attending to serious flash flooding on the N3 in Linksfield.
Upwards of 150 cars, over a stretch of two kilometres, have been affected. It’s believed that about 10 cars have been pushed off the highway and down an embankment. Some have been completely submerged in the river, Max Cohen of Emer-G-Med said.
Heavy flooding blocks entrance to airport
At this stage it’s believed that one person has died due to drowning. It is unclear whether there are further fatalities.
EMER-G-MED paramedics are attending to multiple patients with minor injuries.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area as the highway has been closed.
After a call from Kempton Express on its WhatsApp group, pictures and videos are streaming in.
Watch this site for videos and photographs on Thursday.
