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Strong wind gusts toppled trees that are blocking multiple Middelburg roads

Motorists urged to be on the lookout for fallen trees.

1 hour ago
Tobie van den Bergh Less than a minute
The tree across the Bethal-road. Photo: Traffic Updates/Traffic Alert/Dagpatrollie.

Gusts of wind has uprooted multiple trees, creating a hazard for motorists.

A large tree has fallen across the busy R35 Bethal road while another tree is blocking the road on Protea drive. Motorists are advised to slow down, as a another tree is lying across the road at the intersection of Kogel- and Verdoorn streets.

Other areas also include Arafat Street in Eastdene and large branches in OR Tambo street.

Oleander Street. Photo: Supplied.
The R35. Photo: Supplied.
Protea Drive. Photo: Supplied.
OT Tambo Street. Photo: Supplied.

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1 hour ago
Tobie van den Bergh Less than a minute

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Tobie van den Bergh

Tobie started as a journalist in September 1975. He was appointed editor of the Middelburg Observer in 1982 where he worked until he retired in 2024. He received numerous awards, is a founding member of the Forum for Community Newspapers and has published two books about his work. Although retired, Tobie is still very much involved in community journalism.
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