It was reported on WhatsApp groups that the squashed oranges are causing heavy motor vehicles to slip in their ascent of the pass. Trucks are avoiding the left hand lane towards Middelburg, which is causing a build-up in traffic.
Motorists are advised to approach the area with caution.
@middelburgobserver Spilled oranges in Kranspoort forces Middelburg bound traffic into one lane. #Middelburg #kranspoortpass #traffic