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Multi-vehicle accident in Kranspoort Pass leaves multiple injured, chemical spilled

Several people were injured and a hazardous chemical spilled in a multi-vehicle collision in Kranspoort Pass.

April 15, 2025
Middelburg Observer Less than a minute
Footage taken by a passing motorist shows one vehicle that has crashed into a lost load of hazardous material. PHOTO: Screenshot.

A multi-vehicle collision involving a truck and other vehicles has been reported moments ago in Kranspoort Pass (N11 Middelburg/Groblersdal), direction Groblersdal.

According to first responders on the Traffic Alert WhatsApp group, between six to eight people have been injured and HazMat has been dispatched to attend to a chemical spill.

The vehicle that crashed into the load can be seen smoking.
PHOTO: Screenshot.

It is reported that the truck lost its load, resulting in the other vehicles crashing into it.

It has been confirmed that both directions of the road is closed and motorists are advised to make use of alternative routes.

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April 15, 2025
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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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