Alert: N11 Closed Due to Sulphur Spillage, Avoid Kraanspoort Area

Updated Truckers and motorists, urgent warning! The N11 near Kraanspoort in Mpumalanga has been closed following a sulphur spillage, reported at around 20h00 on Thursday night.

The bags of sulphur fell off a truck, creating a dangerous situation on the road.

A video has surfaced showing the truck involved, with footage capturing where the sulphur bags fell.

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In the video, portions of the substance can be seen igniting, which poses a significant risk to motorists.

While sulphur itself is not flammable, it reacts violently with water, creating intense heat that can ignite surrounding materials like fuel or oil.

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Authorities have closed the road for safety, and motorists are strongly urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

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Emergency services are on site working to clean up the spill, but the road will remain closed until it is deemed safe.