A petrol tanker crashed and landed on an embankment along the N12 East, at the Klip River Offramp, Gillview in Johannesburg, Gauteng this afternoon, Saturday, 7 January 2023.
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According to an update from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) – The driver had to be freed by rescue workers from the tanker.
Emergency Medical services are on the scene while Hazmat technicians are containing the petrol spillage.
“The N12 East has been closed off at Xavier Street, and N12 West is closed off at Comaro Road. Kliprivier Drive is closed in both directions between the N12 West and N12 East exit.”
“Residents living within close proximity of the accident scene are urged to be extremely cautious of the situation at hand. Motorists are advised to avoid the N12 in both directions travelling between Xavier Street and Comaro Road.”
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Picture: Paramedics, SAPS and Firefighters South Africa / Facebook