R24 east closed before Barbara Road following 5 vehicle crash and diesel spillage

The R24 freeway eastbound between Edenvale road on-ramp and Barbara road off-ramp in Edenvale, Ekurhuleni, has been closed after 5 vehicles collided causing a massive diesel spillage.

Tshwane disaster and emergency management services warned on Sunday that the eastbound lanes had to be closed on Sunday due to massive diesel spillage caused by a five-vehicle crash.

The spillage covers all four lanes for about 800m

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Two drivers have been hospitalised.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes within Edenvale and Meadowdale.

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It was unclear when the freeway would be reopened.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternatives.