N12 mayhem: 28-car pileup leaves chaos, injuries & diesel spill!

Accident

Cape Town – A 28-car pileup on the N12 in Edenvale, Ekurhuleni, left two drivers seriously injured and eight others with minor injuries on Tuesday.

The accident caused significant traffic disruptions, and authorities have opened a case of reckless and negligent driving at Bedfordview SAPS.

“Two drivers sustained serious injuries and were promptly transported to separate hospitals for emergency treatment. Eight additional motorists suffered minor injuries.

“A case of reckless and negligent has been opened at Bedfordview Saps. The N12 remains closed as cleanups and investigations are still ongoing,” The Citizen quoted Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) spokesperson Ann Makgatho as saying.

The N12 remains closed as cleanup and investigations continue, with officials advising motorists to use alternative routes.

As rescue operations continued into the evening, the exact cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Authorities are still working to confirm the number of fatalities, with an active investigation underway to piece together the events that led to the multi-vehicle collision, IOL reported.

The highway remains closed as emergency crews clear the wreckage and work to restore safe travel conditions. Motorists should expect prolonged traffic disruptions and significant delays in the area.

According to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), a diesel spill has further complicated cleanup efforts, keeping the highway shut down, the report said.

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