RECAP: Here's what you missed on the N2
This is how long you can expect to be in traffic after the massive accident...
Earlier this morning, a huge accident between a fuel tanker, motorbike and bakkie caused heavy traffic obstruction.
If you are not out of the house yet, you may need to find alternative routes to get to work.
READ MORE: N2 ‘could remain closed until lunchtime’ following early morning crash
We had the chance to speak to Parboo Sewpersad is the Senior Superintendent and Spokesperson of Durban Metro.
He shares in the above podcast how the accident occurred and how long it will take for traffic to get back to a smooth flow.
The tanker happens to have a few thousand litres of paraffin.
Motorists are warned to divert before the Avoca turnoff and before the M19 turn off.
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Have a look at some of the pictures from the scene:
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TRAFFIC UPDATE | This is the traffic build up on the M4 heading towards Umhlanga.
— East Coast Radio (@ecr9495) January 18, 2022
You can find all the traffic updates related to the N2 obstruction ⬇️
🚗 https://t.co/0ohf1AgHt6
🚗 https://t.co/rSsnJsXJH1#ECRTraffic pic.twitter.com/XlG571katy
N2 Southbound and Northbound in the vicinity of Queen Nandi Dr is CLOSED to traffic due to recovery in progress. #KZNTraffic pic.twitter.com/junSNrlnOG
— ECR Traffic (@ecrtraffic) January 18, 2022
READ MORE: Clean-up starts on N2 following tanker crash
Be sure to keep your ear out for Traffic Updates.
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