Watch: Motorists warned after rocks pelt vehicle on N12 in Germiston
A viral social media video showing the aftermath of a rock-throwing incident has sparked urgent safety warnings for motorists using a major Gauteng route.
Motorists have been urged to remain vigilant after a video surfaced showing a vehicle with a shattered windscreen after rocks were allegedly thrown at it while travelling on the N12 eastbound.
Bedfordview Edenvale News reports that in the video, the vehicle is travelling on the N12 eastbound between the Gillooly’s (George Bizos) interchange and the Germiston off-ramp.
The incident has raised serious safety concerns, as rocks thrown at moving vehicles can cause extensive damage, serious injuries or even fatal crashes. Road users travelling through the area are urged to exercise extreme caution.
Watch the video shared on TikTok by NewsNexusOfficial:
Safety advice for drivers
- stay alert and be aware of their surroundings
- reduce speed where it is safe to do so
- maintain a safe following distance from other vehicles
- avoid stopping in unsafe areas if their vehicle is struck, and report the incident to the nearest police station or emergency services as soon as it is safe
The Bedfordview SAPS has been approached for comment and has yet to confirm whether a case has been opened in connection with the incident.
Anyone who notices suspicious activity along this stretch of the N12 is encouraged to contact the SAPS or emergency services immediately.
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