Flooding blocks entry to OR Tambo Int Airport

Numerous vehicles caught in the waters during rush-hour traffic, including the entry road to the airport.

SIX people have died and a 4-year-old child is missing after floods from last night.

Heavy afternoon rains in Johannesburg have caused flooding, blocking parts of the N3 highway and the entry road to OR Tambo International Airport. ER24 medical services are on scene.

https://twitter.com/TrafficSA/status/796408105823305728

Flash flooding can be seen in the OR Tambo Parking area

Traffic queued as vehicles were forced to a standstill along the R24.

https://twitter.com/ER24EMS/status/796383271722635264

Rains cause floods just days after Humphreys’ warning about blocked stormwater drains

Ekurhuleni Emergency services on high alert with continuous rain

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