M4 Northbound closed for recovery after truck crash

A truck lost its container on the M4 Northbound, resulting in the road being closed in order for recovery to take place.

February 8, 2026

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

The truck jacknifed on the M4 northbound. — The truck jackknifed on the M4 northbound. Photo: ALS Paramedics

THE M4 Southern freeway Durban bound has been closed due to a major truck crash, where the driver allegedly lost control of the truck before jackknifing across the northbound freeway this afternoon (February 8).

Also read: M4 truck accident causes delays

Garrith Jamieson, ALS Paramedics spokesperson, said that the incident took place between Edwin Swales Drive and Moore Road.

“The driver has sustained no injuries, however motorists are advised to avoid this area and seek alternative routes,” said Jamieson.

The vehicle removal is expected to take a while.

This is a developing story and as more information becomes available, it will be updated.

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February 8, 2026

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.