Update: 9:40
Footage from the R300 shows motorists navigating a hazardous stretch of road as fires and explosions are reported amid protests linked to service delivery demands near the Covid informal settlement.
According to Smile 90.4FM, tyres were set alight on the R300 between Hindle Road and the N2 on Monday, 12 October. Western Cape provincial traffic officials and police were on the scene.
The protest is believed to be linked to residents of the Covid informal settlement demanding services, the publication reported.
Video footage circulating online shows motorists moving through the affected area as explosions occur near the roadway, raising safety concerns for those travelling along the route.
An earlier update from WC Live Traffic reported a lane closure on the R300 northbound before Hindle Road and warned motorists to expect delays, with services attending the scene.
Motorists are urged to approach the area with caution, follow instructions from authorities and monitor official traffic updates before travelling.
The cause of the explosions, whether anyone has been injured, and the full extent of the disruption have not been confirmed in the available reports.
See footage below:
Video credit: Smile 90.4FM, WC Live Traffic
Protest causes lane closure on R300 near Hindle Road
12 October – 8:40
A protest on the R300 northbound before Hindle Road has resulted in a lane closure, with motorists warned to expect delays, Cape {town} Etc reports.
According to WC Live Traffic, services are on the scene as the situation unfolds. Drivers travelling along the route should approach the area with caution and allow additional time for their journeys.
The lane closure may affect traffic flow on this busy route, particularly for motorists travelling through the area during the morning commute.
Motorists are advised to remain alert, follow instructions from officials on the scene and exercise patience while traffic conditions are affected.
Further details about the protest and the expected duration of the lane closure have not been confirmed in the available traffic update.
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