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Truck overturns on N4, Kranspoort closed after fiery crash

Two accidents have been reported on wet roads.

The N4 between Middelburg and eMalahleni has been partially closed for the recovery of a truck that has overturned.

Trans African Concessions (TRAC) alerted motorists this morning at 07:30 that they are attending to a truck that overturned on the N4 where the Olifants River crosses.

The overturned truck on the N4. Photo: supplied.

According to video footage and a photo shared on the Traffic Alert group, it appears that the truck was carrying wood, and the load has been spilt. The incident took place in the right lane, in eMalahleni’s direction.

According to a motorist, it does not appear that anyone was injured.

The right lane has been partially cordoned off to allow vehicle recovery.

• The Kranspoort Pass has also been closed due to a collision between a truck and a bakkie. The truck was reportedly carrying diesel and caught fire.
Reports have also been received of a large diesel spill.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

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Truck spills cargo on N4 after overturning at the Olifants River crossing between Middelburg and eMalahleni.

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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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