Tonight, Wednesday, 9 April 2025, the specialists are being deployed to address a hazardous materials incident involving a truck carrying highly flammable substances. Due to the volatile nature of the cargo, precautions are necessary to prevent leaks and ensure public safety.
*Safety Measures*
– Continuous air quality monitoring will be conducted during the response efforts
– The N1 highway will be temporarily closed at the N5/N1 bridge in Winburg to facilitate the operation
– Traffic will be diverted via Theunissen and Kroonstad using R730 and R708 to minimize disruptions
*Road Closures and Diversions*
– N1 closure expected at the N5/N1 bridge in Winburg
– Traffic diversion: Theunissen ? Kroonstad via R730
– Alternative route: Kroonstad ? Theunissen via R730, then R708 back to N1
Updates and Notifications:
– Advance notice will be provided before road closures to minimize traffic delays
– Updates will be shared as the situation develops
The safety of road users and nearby communities is the top priority during this response effort.
For any enquiries, please contact the Lejweleputswa EMS District Manager: Ms. Zenta Engelbrecht at +27609856121
Issued jointly by Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport and Department of Health
