JUST IN: Truck crash and diesel spillage cause total road closure of N1

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JOHANNESURG - Following the earlier motor vehicle accident involving two trucks on the N1 South before Maraisburg Road, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmedt that all lanes of the N1 South are closed to traffic. According to JMPD, this closure is necessary to allow emergency personnel to safely manage the scene and clear the diesel spillage and overturned vehicle. "Three slight injuries have been reported, and one of the trucks has overturned, spilling diesel. Emergency personnel and Law Enforcement are on scene, and initially, three lanes were affected and closed off, causing heavy delays. "All lanes of the N1 South are currently closed before Maraisburg Road. Vehicles are being diverted at Gordon Road. Significant and heavy traffic congestion is being experienced on the N1 South and surrounding areas," said JMPD. The estimated time for the scene to be cleared and the N1 South to be reopened is approximately 4 hours. Motorists...

Major routes closed in Tshwane due to flooding - SEE LIST

PRETORIA - Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) has alerted motorists of road closures caused by disruptive rainfall and flooding across Gauteng.

Please note the following road closures due to heavy rains and flooding:

Centurion

* Blackwood Street - Closed
* Lyttleton Street - Closed
* Soutter Street- Closed
* Apies River Bridge - Closed
* End and Rabie Street - Closed

Capital Park

* Flower Street at Eskia Mphahlele Drive 

"Motorists are urged to avoid driving in low lying water bridges during heavy rains and storms

"Also take precautionary measures when driving in places that are likely to be affected by heavy rains. 

"When driving in wet weather, avoid speed, switch on headlamps and drive cautiously," TMPD cautioned.

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JUST IN: Truck crash and diesel spillage cause total road closure of N1