R59 Accident alert: Expect major delays

Use alternative routes where possible.

March 14, 2026

Liezl Scheepers Less than a minute

Emergency and law enforcement officials are on the recovery scene.

Expect major delays on the R59 towards Sasolburg just after the N1 and truck stop due to a truck accident around 05:00 this morning. No serious injuries reported

Emergency and law enforcement official are still on the recovery scene.

Sipho Towa, chairperson of RIMS in the Free State urged motorists to drive with extreme caution and to follow instructions from authorities.

Avoid the area if possible. and use alternative routes.

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March 14, 2026

Liezl Scheepers Less than a minute

Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.