N12 closed after morning crash near R555 Ogies/Blackhill off-ramp
Motorists are advised to use alternative routes while responders attend to the scene.
A traffic disruption has been reported for motorists traveling toward the N12 following a crash that occurred this morning.
According to information received, the crash involving a petrol tanker and a truck occurred just before the R555 Ogies/Blackhill off-ramp.
The tanker has since exploded, however, no injuries or fatalities have been confirmed yet, as none of the drivers can be found at the moment.
@witbanknews A traffic disruption has been reported for motorists traveling toward the N12 following a crash that occurred this morning. #WitbankNews #Emalahleni #Crash #N12 ♬ original sound – Witbank News
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Responders are continuing to work on the scene.
The N12 is currently closed due to the crash and the thick fog surrounding the area. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
Avoid the N12 near Phola — a helicopter has landed to airlift a critically injured patient after multiple crashes in heavy fog. Emergency services are on scene
— WitbankNews (@WitbankN) May 25, 2026
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