The N4 eastbound carriageway has been closed this Friday morning following a truck fire that left the road obstructed. Recovery teams are currently on scene conducting clean-up operations.
The truck driver, who was driving towards Nelspruit, managed to escape without injuries. Speaking at the scene, he said the incident began with a loud bang.
“I heard a bang while driving and when I checked my rear-view mirror I saw flames. I stopped, but the fire was too fierce. I could only watch as my truck burned,” he said.
Louwtjie Swart of Louw’s Towing and Recovery confirmed that the N4 remains closed just after the Van Dykdrif off-ramp, heading east.
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“We are busy recovering the truck and clearing the scene. This process will take some time,” Swart explained.
Authorities have advised motorists travelling towards Nelspruit to take the Van Dykdrif off-ramp, pass through the town, and rejoin the N4 at the Bethal off-ramp.
Traffic is expected to be delayed until the clean-up operation is completed.
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