The N2 between Riversdale and Albertinia in the Western Cape was closed on Wednesday morning following a truck crash.
According to eyewitness reports on Twitter, two trucks collided head-on, blocking traffic in both directions.
At 06:35 on Wednesday, Western Cape police chief Kenny Africa told News24 that the drivers of the trucks were still stuck in their vehicles.
“We are awaiting the arrival of medical personnel to attend to the injured drivers. We are not sure if there are any passengers involved,” Africa said.
“The road remains closed.”
Motorists were urged to use alternative routes and to avoid the area.
@TrafficSA
Western Cape – N2 Route: #TruckCrash ROAD
CLOSED west of Albertinia @KennyAfricahttps://t.co/eW74rLIzzE https://t.co/eW74rLIzzE
— johan willemse (@insulter1) January 16, 2019
@MBAdvertiser N2 closed between Albertinia and Riversdale due head on collision between 2 trucks. Traffic Chief Kenny Africa advises motorists to use alternative route via Robinson Pass. pic.twitter.com/08bRhpEtCq
— NickeyleRoux (@NickeyleRoux) January 16, 2019
Source: News24
