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#TrafficUpdate – Abnormal load vehicle overturns, leaves gaping hole in N11

The driver of an abnormal load vehicle was rushed to hospital in critical condition, after the truck he was driving experienced brake failure in the Kranspoort Pass.

The notoriously deadly route has been scattered with the truck’s load, which fell off when the trailer flipped onto its back.

The accident has resulted in a gaping hole in both lanes headed towards Groblersdal, which now poses a risk to motorists.
The road is currently being cleaned of debris, resulting in lane closure and traffic is being redirected.

According to police at the scene, the pass will not be closed, but a large drum being hauled by the truck has fallen off, and several large objects are obstructing the flow of traffic.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution.

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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