– Accident Details: The tanker is suspected to be carrying hydrochloric acid, and a spillage on the road poses a significant risk to the environment and nearby farms.
– Current Situation: A dangerous goods cleaning company is on the scene, working to remove chemicals and salvage the truck.
– Road Closure: The road will remain closed until specialists declare it safe to travel on and the recovery of the truck is complete.
– Alternative Routes: Motorists are advised to use Moletji Road at Mmakgodu to Moshate and R567 Seshego/Moletji Road to avoid the closed section of the R521
Motorists are urged to be patient and follow our official platforms for reliable updates.
Issued by
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety.
Know how to respond in to crashes with hazardous goods/dangerous goods!! Stay well clear of crashes with vehicles transporting hazardous goods! https://t.co/hssv2lMS6T#ArriveAlive #HazardousGoods pic.twitter.com/fyKTaMrNLp
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) May 16, 2025
