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Truck fire flares on the N3 near Estcourt
A truck caught on fire this morning after the front tyre reportedly burst
Fortunately there were no injuries when a truck fire was reported on the N3 close to the Wembezi flyover this morning.
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Emergency services received the alert at about 6.30am.
According to reports from the scene, the driver alleged that the truck’s front tyre burst, which caused the horse and trailer to catch alight.
The truck was carrying two containers.
The slow and emergency lanes were obstructed for about two hours. Recovery on scene has been cleared and a clean-up is continuing.
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