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Keiskamma, Mandela road-closures underway after truck carrying flammable cargo overturns

Residents must avoid Keiskamma Drive where it crosses with Mandela Drive, after a truck transporting flammable cargo overturned.

August 10, 2023
Gerhard Rheeder Less than a minute
The accident scene. PHOTO: Matthew Handley.

Van Wettens are currently on the scene assessing the situation.

An alert was issued minutes ago on WhatsApp safety groups, for residents to avoid the area in case of an explosion.

Mr Louwtjie Swart of Van Wettens says both streets will be closed until the hazardous material has been safely recovered.
It’s unclear how long the road closures will last.

The flammable substance leaking out onto the road. PHOTO: Matthew Handley.

Police and traffic services have been dispatched to assist with the road closures.

Only the parts around the accident scene will be closed for now.

The three occupants of the truck were rushed to hospital after sustaining injuries.

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August 10, 2023
Gerhard Rheeder 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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