The N1 is closed to traffic between Touwsriver and De Doorns following a truck crash resulting in a Nitric Acid spillage on the roadway.
The Fire Services of the Cape Winelands District (CWDM) and Breede Valley (BVM) Municipalities confirm to SA Trucker that good progress was made by crews during the night in containing the Nitric Acid spill caused by the overturned tanker.
A Nitric acid spill on the Hex River Pass has been contained. The N1 between Touwsriver and De Doorns remains closed, for mop-up operations. Nitric acid is a highly corrosive liquid that can cause skin irritations upon contact. #smile904fmnews Image: CWDM Fire Serivces pic.twitter.com/nNpTA2YvEM
— Smile90.4 FM (@Smile904FM) November 18, 2022
“The N1 between Touwsriver and De Doorns will remain closed until further notice,” noted CWDM.
“Teams will continue with salvage and clean-up operations, which are likely to take most of the day,”
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“The gas is currently being pumped from the overturned tanker into a fresh tanker to be removed from the scene so that operations can continue,” CWDM added.
No loss of life or injuries were reported.
Currently on scene are CWDM Fire Services and Spilltech.
