WATCH: Truck loses ‘load of gold’ on M2
It has not yet been confirmed what the truck was transporting, but rumours were enough for people to dig for what they thought was gold.
People dig for ‘gold’ on the M2 highway. Picture: APPSA
The M2 highway near the Cleveland offramp saw a different kind of traffic jam yesterday, after a truck transporting what many believe to be gold lost its load, according to EWN.
Countless people gathered at the scene of the accident to dig up a piece of ‘gold’.
JMPD officers on the scene did not confirm that the substance was in fact gold.
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A truck has shed a load with what appears to be pieces of gold according to eyewitnesses on the M2 East near the Denver exit – if you are nearby please send us pictures on Whatsapp on 079 947 7020 – heavy traffic delays. pic.twitter.com/6ZFazkaCjO
— EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) February 13, 2018
Even after the truck was moved, people continued to dig, resulting in major traffic buildups.
[WATCH] #HighwayGold Passersby on the M2 search continue the search after a truck that lost a load of what is believed to be gold. IH pic.twitter.com/i05wfASF5u
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 13, 2018
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