The N2 has been completely closed in both directions near Brakfontein, between East London and uMthatha, following a serious crash involving a truck transporting logs and a light motor vehicle.
Details remain limited at this stage, but early information indicates that the crash resulted in the truck losing its log load across the roadway, leaving the route blocked in both directions. The full extent of the incident is still being assessed.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties or the severity of injuries, if any. Emergency services and relevant road officials are expected to remain on scene while recovery and clean-up operations get underway.
Motorists travelling along the route have been urged to approach the area with extreme caution. Drivers are also being advised to consider alternative routes where possible, as the road may remain closed for some time while the logs are cleared and the scene is made safe for traffic.
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Incidents involving timber or log loads can take longer to resolve because the cargo often has to be removed piece by piece before damaged vehicles can be recovered and the road reopened. This means delays are likely to be heavy, especially for long-distance operators and other freight moving through the corridor.
Road users are urged not to force their way through closures or stop near the scene, as this can hamper emergency response teams and recovery crews trying to do their work.
This is a developing story, and more information is expected once officials provide an update on casualties, the cause of the crash, and estimated reopening times for the N2.
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