A serious crash involving two heavy-duty trucks and a minibus taxi caused major disruption on the R511 near Beestekraal close to Rustenburg late on Monday night, leaving traffic at a standstill and emergency teams working into the early hours.
According to early reports, the collision happened in the Beestekraal area when a side tipper truck, a dry bulk tanker and a minibus taxi were involved in a high-impact crash. The impact reportedly set off a chain reaction that led to the taxi ending up on top of a truck towing a dry bulk tanker. The exact sequence of events is still unclear at this stage.
The incident took place on the R511 near Beestekraal and quickly brought traffic to a halt in both directions. Motorists who were in the area at the time described a chaotic scene as emergency services, towing operators, and first responders worked to secure the scene and clear the wreckage.
While official confirmation is still pending, social media reports suggest that at least one person may have died in the crash. Authorities have not yet verified the fatality count, and details remain limited as investigations continue. The identities of those involved have also not been released.
The cause of the crash is currently unknown. Factors such as visibility, road conditions, and possible driver error are expected to form part of the investigation once authorities complete their initial assessment.
Heavy vehicles involved in the crash also contributed to significant delays along the route, with traffic reportedly backed up for several kilometres during peak response efforts. Recovery operations for the damaged trucks and taxi were still underway for several hours after the incident.
Motorists using the R511 have been urged to remain cautious and expect delays while cleanup operations continue.
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