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One person has been injured after a small tanker, hauled by a vehicle exploded on the N1 highway near Malibongwe Drive, north of Johannesburg a short while ago.

“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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