Tanker explosion on the N1 North between Malibongwe and William Nicol
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) says the explosion on the N1 highway near William Nicol Drive was caused by a petrol container, which was being transported on a trailer.
It said the trailer dislodged from the vehicle, landed on the freeway, and exploded. The highway has been closed in both directions as clean-up operations take place.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said emergency services were on the scene.
#Tanker explosion on the N1 North between Malibongwe and William Nicol – courtesy Claude Oberholzer RW pic.twitter.com/u25ZFXbQb1
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 17, 2023
Major incident between William Nicol and Malibongwe… video received. Advice on the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods/ Hazardous Goods https://t.co/8uxpRQVN7d #ArriveAlive #HazardousGoods pic.twitter.com/naTtZDLPVc
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 17, 2023
Source: EWN
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