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...

Rea Vaya bus drivers killed in targeted shooting, services remain suspended

SOWETO - The City of Johannesburg has informed Rea Vaya passengers and the public that services will remain suspended until further notice.

Today, Wednesday 5 February 2025, operations were expected to resume but commuters were left disappointed.


This after the shooting of two bus drivers.

Initially, the Rea Vaya service had to be temporarily suspended after the shooting incidences  that happened in Soweto on Tuesday evening, in what is believed to be orchestrated hits. 

According to the bus company, the law enforcement plan is in place to ensure safety and security of bus drivers, buses and passengers following the scary tragedies.

MMC for Transport in the City of Johannesburg Kenny Kunene, who promised to leave no stone unturned in the quest for justice, said this is not just an attack on the innocent drivers but a declaration of war on the residents of Soweto and Government.
The suspect/s remain at large.

This is a developing story.


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