Tanker explosion: N1 near William Nicol closed – AVOID!

The N1 near William Nicol is STILL closed after a tanker exploded on Friday morning.

One person was injured in the explosion.

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According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen, the N1 is closed from Malibongwe Drive.

“Traffic in the area is severely affected as the roadway remains closed for clean-up operations.”

Motorists were advised to AVOID the area and to use alternative routes where possible.

He said multiple emergency service agencies, including Emer-G-Med, responded to the scene of a collision involving a tanker on the N1 near William Nicol.

“On arrival on the scene, the tanker carrying an unconfirmed substance had exploded and was engulfed in flames.”

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The explosion happened just before midday on Friday.

Van Reenen furthermore said one person was treated for moderate injuries and taken by Emer-G-Med ambulance to a nearby hospital for further care.