Multiple vehicles involved in N4 collisions due to smoke
Fires raging around N4 brings traffic to a standstil
Multiple vehicle collisions have been reported on the N4 between Middelburg and Belfast due to thick smoke affecting visibbility.
In one of the collisions five cars and one truck is reportedly involved.
Another more serious collision also occurred close to the Alzu Petroport with emergency services rushing to the scene.
Meanwhile TRAC announced that the Eastbound lanes had been temporarily closed for the smoke to clear.
The collision follows on Tuesday’s multiple vehicle collision near the Middelburg Toll Plaza where eight vehicles were said to be involved.
Tuesday’s collision also resulted in temporary closures of the N4 in both directions.
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Motorists are urged to reduce speed and travel with extra caution due to fires still raging in the affected areas.
Van Wettens and other recovery services are on the scenes but traffic is expected to be held up for some time.
