By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
A tanker carrying fuel has burst into flames on the N1 in Johannesburg on Friday, 17 February 2023, at around 11am.
The explosion happened near the William Nicol Drive off-ramp.
According to Emer-G-Med, the tanker caught alight after a collision on the N1 near the William Nicol offramp.
The tanker was engulfed in flames. Emergency services attended to the scene and all lanes on the N1 north in Johannesburg have been blocked off to traffic.
Johannesburg metro police department spokesperson Xolani Fihla advised motorists to exercise extreme caution and to expect heavy delays.
“Currently, there are no casualties confirmed, and the cause of the explosion has not yet been determined,” Fihla said.
This is a developing story and updates will follow.