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.
Due to the severity of the incident, the R28 northbound is completely closed to traffic until further notice. Emergency services are on the scene.
Motorists are urged to avoid the R28 in the Krugersdorp area immediately and to seek alternative routes.
“Expect significant delays surrounding the accident scene. Exercise extreme caution, maintain safe following distances, and remain patient, as traffic volumes are expected to remain high throughout the region,” urged spokesperson Xolani Fihla.
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.
According to an eyewitness, two truck drivers allegedly lost control and ploughed into these vehicles.
