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R71 in Limpopo reopened following accident leading to gas explosion - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Limpopo’s Department of Transport and Community Safety says that the R71 in Makgoebaskloof has been reopened for traffic. This after a truck carrying gas cylinders crashed and the cylinders exploded on Tuesday night. The vehicle went out of control and veered off the road. The explosion also caused a runaway veld fire. Transport spokesperson, Matome Taueatsoala has also appealed to drivers to obey traffic rules. “Everything has been cleared. It …
The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure in Limpopo is being criticized for forcing heavy trucks to use the R71 road through Magoebaskloof as the alternative route is almost impassable.
Limpopo R71 Shut After Gas Cylinder Explosions
The R71 road in Limpopo has been closed following a serious accident involving a truck carrying gas cylinders in Magoebaskloof on Wednesday morning, 16 July 2025. The crash triggered multiple explosions and set fire to a nearby plantation above Ruskamp. Emergency services are at the scene, working to control the situation, according to acting provincial transport spokesperson Matome Taueatsoala. No injuries have been reported so far. The Limpopo…
Avoid the R71 Magoebaskloof due to a truck crash and fire - Truck and Freight Information Online
The Department of Transport and Community Safety in Limpopo warns motorists of a serious incident on the R71 near Magoebaskloof, above Ruskamp. A truck carrying gas cylinders crashed and caught fire, resulting in multiple explosions and setting the nearby plantation ablaze. The R71 is currently closed to all traffic until further notice. Emergency services are on the scene, working to contain the situation. Motorists are advised to use George’s …
Massive Gas Explosions Shut R71 At Magoebaskloof After Truck Crash
A truck carrying unknown gas cylinders has exploded on the R71 near Magoebaskloof, above Ruskamp, causing massive fireballs and a complete shutdown of the route. According to first responders and videos sent to SA Trucker, the truck caught alight before erupting in a series of loud, fiery explosions. Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after the first calls for help, and but they haven’t started battling the fire because of the explos…
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