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Gholfsig without electricity after driver crashes into substation

An accident in Gholfsig this afternoon has seen to it that residents can expect to be without electricity for at least eight hours until restoration.

October 15, 2019
Sjani Campher Less than a minute

The accident occurred on the corner of Leipoldt and Totius Street, when the driver of a bakkie lost control and drove into a mini substation.

The substation has sustained severe damage and is responsible for the power outage in the suburb.

Residents can expect to be without electricity for eight hours as restoration work commences.

The driver was fortunate enough to escape serious injuries.

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October 15, 2019
Sjani Campher Less than a minute

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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