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It’s not clear if anyone has been injured in the explosion of a tanker that occurred a short while ago on the N1 highway near William Nicol, north of Johannesburg.

“There is a tanker explosion on the N1 north, between Malibongwe and William Nicol. All lanes on the N1 north have been blocked to traffic. Motorists have been advised to exercise extreme caution and expect heavy delays. Motorists on the N1 north are being diverted at Malibongwe. Emergency services are en route. Currently, there are no causalities confirmed. The cause is not yet determined.”

On arrival on scene, the tanker carrying an unconfirmed substance had exploded and was engulfed in flames. One person was treated for moderate injuries and taken by Emer-G-Med ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care.

 

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Volksrust pass to KZN, similar disaster is coming as the municipality is not proactive in diverting the trucks out of the CBD.

Guy driving truck cagey. Transporting diesel illegally ?! Why are the cops not checking this?

I'm seeing 2 x dragon faces within smoke of inferno1😱😱

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