News24 | Two die after truck carrying explosives crashes and bursts into flames near Knysna

News24 | Two die after truck carrying explosives crashes and bursts into flames near Knysna

Two people were killed in a crash during the early hours of Thursday morning on the N2 near Knysna.

Quick action may have prevented a “catastrophic explosion” after a truck carrying explosives overturned on the N2 outside Knysna early Thursday morning and caught fire.

N2 reopens after truck carrying explosives crashes

Two-way traffic has resumed on the N2 highway in Knysna following a tragic truck accident that claimed the lives of the driver and a passenger, reports Cape {town} Etc. The incident, which unfortunately resulted in the tragic loss of the truck’s driver and a passenger, prompted swift responses from local emergency services. Knysna Municipal Manager Lulamile Mapholoba provided an update, noting that a crane truck arrived at 11pm yesterday, accomp…

UPDATE: Traffic flow resumes on N2, Knysna after fatal truck crash

Traffic on the N2 near Knysna has returned to normal following a tragic truck crash that occurred on Thursday. The incident, which involved a heavy motor vehicle overturning and catching fire, resulted in two fatalities.   The crash caused significant disruption to traffic flow but has now been cleared, with two-way traffic reinstated as of early Friday morning.   According to the Western Cape Mobility Department, the accident took place at 04h2…

Horror truck accident claims two lives!

Southern Cape police spokesman Sergeant Chris Spies confirmed the incident.

Temporary reopening of N2 until the arrival of a specialized replacement truck - Truck and Freight Information Online

The N2 is currently open to traffic in both directions. This temporary reopening is in effect until the arrival of a specialized replacement truck from Cape Town, which will be used to extract the hazardous materials from the vehicle. Residents who were evacuated from within a 1km radius of the […]