Avatar photo

By Citizen Reporter

Journalist


WATCH: Engen petrol tanker overturns in Kempton Park

The tanker has been the cause of major traffic congestion, while spilling fuel across the roadway.


An Engen petrol tanker overturned in Kempton Park at the Voortrekker Road offramp on the R21 on Monday morning.

While it was unclear what caused the tanker to jackknife, the accident resulted in the spillage of fuel on the freeway, causing major traffic congestion.

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) was on the scene redirecting traffic and motorists have been urged to avoid the route.

An Engen tanker overturned yesterday morning 10 January 2022 on the bend near the offramp of the R21 in Kempton Park. Picture: Neil McCartney
An Engen tanker overturned on Monday morning, 10 January 2022, on the bend near the offramp of the R21 in Kempton Park. Picture: Neil McCartney
An Engen tanker overturned yesterday morning 10 January 2022 on the bend near the offramp of the R21 in Kempton Park. Picture: Neil McCartney
An Engen tanker overturned on Monday morning, 10 January 2022, on the bend near the offramp of the R21 in Kempton Park. Picture: Neil McCartney

This is a developing story. More to follow.

NOW READ: Crash leaves baby dead and grieving family with mounting medical bills

Read more on these topics

Accidents

For more news your way

Download our app and read this and other great stories on the move. Available for Android and iOS.