By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
At least 24 people have sustained minor to serious injuries in a multiple vehicle accident on Tuesday on the N14 in Centurion.
Fullview understands a truck collided with multiple vehicles near the R55 in Thachfield in Centurion before 8am.
Tshwane emergency services spokesperson Charles Mabaso says injured motorists have been taken to various hospitals in the metro.
“Twenty-four recorded patients have been transported to various hospitals by various ambulance services with minor to serious injuries.”
Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane has urged motorists to use alternative routes.
“Motorists travelling on the N14 towards Centurion are advised to use alternative routes such as the R511.. the N14 towards Pretoria is completely closed off.”
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— First assist (@FIRSTHELP_FRT) March 12, 2024
In a separate incident, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has warned motorists that a clean-up operation on the R21 before the Pomona Road is expected to take several hours.
This comes after a truck transporting mayonnaise lost its load on the highway on Monday creating a huge mess.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the R21 which affects traffic heading towards Pretoria and other areas.
“Following the accident of the truck, fully loaded with mayonnaise on the R21, the road is still closed. Only one lane is operating for now. Sanral calculates another 4-5 hours to clean the road.
“We urge motorists to used alternative routes to avoid further delays,” said Marie Mashishi, EMPD spokesperson.