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Tanker overturns on N4 Elands Valley
With recovery operations under way, motorists are advised to detour via Schoemanskloof to avoid potential delays.
The driver of a diesel tanker that overturned on the N4 via Elands Valley this morning, October 22, was rushed to a hospital in Mbombela.
According to iSecure Emergency Medical Service’s Dewald Strydom, who responded to the scene, the driver sustained multiple fractures.
TRACN4 Toll Route reported the crash at around 08:00, and TRACN4 spokesperson Solange Soares confirmed spillage on the road.
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The N4 via Elands Valley is open. However, this is subject to change as recovery is still in progress.
Motorists are encouraged to use the alternative route via Schoemanskloof.
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