WATCH: Engen petrol tanker overturns in Kempton Park
The tanker has been the cause of major traffic congestion, while spilling fuel across the roadway.
An Engen tanker overturned on Monday morning,10 January 2022, on the bend near the offramp of the R21 in Kempton Park. Picture: Neil McCartney
An Engen petrol tanker overturned in Kempton Park at the Voortrekker Road offramp on the R21 on Monday morning.
While it was unclear what caused the tanker to jackknife, the accident resulted in the spillage of fuel on the freeway, causing major traffic congestion.
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) was on the scene redirecting traffic and motorists have been urged to avoid the route.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
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