Shipping containers wash up near N2 Highway
In a video, the containers can be seen in the flooded roadway.
A VIDEO circulating on social media (WhatsApp) shows several shipping containers washed up near the N2 Highway near the old Durban International Airport.
The roadway is flooded with water gushing down the street.
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Another video was shared on Facebook, showing containers drifting heavily flooded roads. Ward 97 councilor, Andre Beetge said footage of the containers was taken by patrollers and rescue workers out trying to assist at about 05:30.
“The containers probably washed down from the Joyner Road area,” he said.
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Beetge said there is widespread destruction and flooding across the area.
“The whole area is flooded. We have people trapped in houses and factories. There are unconfirmed reports that people have already passed away. There are reports of people trapped in trees. We are asking people to stay at home. We have rescue workers out there and have called on members of the public with lifesaving experience or rubber ducks to come and assist us. We are living a nightmare with very little sleep. There are also extensive power outages and repairs are delayed due to the road closures,” he said.
The video shared on WhatsApp:
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