Heavy rains, floods force closure of N11 in Mpumalanga

Motorists planning on travelling between Middelburg and Hendrina in Mpumalanga are warned to make use of alternative roads.

This after reports were received that the Klein Olifants River is flooding a low-water bridge on the N11, making it impossible for vehicles to cross, reports Middelburg Observer.

It is currently unclear what the status of the Hendrina-Arnot road is.

Reports of a car that has been flushed away near Breyten were confirmed by a trusted source, who said that the driver of the car was washed ashore and was tended to by paramedics.

Motorists are warned not to try and cross overflowing low-water bridges, and to be wary of floods that might occur at any time.

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