Eyewitness says, “I feel bad” after a deadly fog crash on the N12 near Ogies
Stop on the road until the mist goes down,” Thomas from Tomdollers Towing advises.
The N12 highway has become a constant concern for emergency responders, with repeated serious crash scenes turning the route into what one eyewitness describes as an ongoing ‘eyesore’ for those who work there.
These come after a blanket of blinding morning fog turned the N12 highway into a scene of absolute devastation this morning, triggering a horrific seven-vehicle pile-up that culminated in a fiery petrol tanker explosion and the tragic death of a woman.
Read more here: N12 closed after morning crash near R555 Ogies/Blackhill off-ramp
There is still chaos on the N12 following this morning’s accident, with one person already confirmed dead
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“I feel bad; this is very sad,” said Thomas Leshaba from Tomdollers Towing.
Leshaba explained that the highway has become familiar ground for responders like himself, who are regularly dispatched to serious and often fatal collisions along the busy route.
He said poor visibility and dangerous driving conditions, especially during foggy mornings, continue to contribute to repeated incidents.
Leshaba urged motorists to exercise extreme caution, particularly in misty conditions, and to avoid unnecessary travel when visibility is poor.
“Be safe on the road and stop until the mist goes down,” he warned.
N12 temporarily closed due to a crash before the R555 Ogies/Blackhill off-ramp
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