Motorists are urged to avoid the R28 in the Krugersdorp area immediately and to seek alternative routes.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned motorists of a major multi-vehicle accident on the R28 in Krugersdorp, near the N14 and Hendrick Potgieter intersection.
Motorists travelling on the R28/ N14 Highway in the Krugersdorp area are advised to exercise extreme caution and expect residual delays near the Silverstar Casino interchange.
According to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla, at approximately 8:30am, a Volvo Interlink truck carrying animal feed collided with stationary traffic, resulting in a 33-vehicle pile-up.
Several motorists sustained slight injuries and have been transported to local hospitals. No fatalities have been reported.
“Emergency services have successfully cleared the wrecked vehicles from the roadway. However, cleanup operations regarding debris and road safety checks are currently in their final stages,” said Fihla.
Fihla has urged motorists to reduce speed when approaching the Silverstar Casino vicinity on the N14.
“Motorists should allow emergency services space to complete the final cleanup.”
If possible, motorists should consider using alternate routes to avoid congestion while the backlog clears.
Police are currently investigating a case of reckless and negligent driving in connection with the incident.
Watch video from eyewitness below
In videos from the scene, at least 20 vehicles are seen crashed, with some still in their seats and others walking around as they document the incident.
Some of the vehicles were pushed off the road.
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According to an eyewitness, two truck drivers allegedly lost control and ploughed into these vehicles.
Joburg road closures
Law enforcement agencies are currently deployed and actively monitoring critical transport routes across the City of Johannesburg and surrounding areas.
This increased visibility is in response to heavy convoy movements heading towards the Nasrec precinct.
Motorists are advised that rolling road closures are in place today to facilitate these movements. Residual congestion may remain on affected routes.
Roads have been closed on the N1 between Atterbury Road and Rand Show Road, the N3 North and South flyovers, and the N12 from Elands interchange to Diepkloof interchange.
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The M1 will also be affected, with closures from Buccleuch interchange to Golden Highway.
Other impacted corridors include the R21 South between Atlas Road and Voortrekker Road, as well as the R24/N12 conjunction, covering R24 West and the N12 West junction.
Those travelling to OR Tambo International Airport have been advised to allow extra time to avoid missing their flights.
