GAUTENG motorists were forced to drive with caution as different parts of the province faced heavy rainfall.
The heavy downpour ripped through parts of the province on Tuesday, 7 November, resulting in accidents and flooded roads.
Joburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesman Xolani Fihla confirmed that at least eight accidents were reported.
Here are the areas affected by accidents:
N3 North at Marlboro Drive in Linbro Park
N3 North before Marlboro Drive in Far East Bank, Alexandra Parkmore.
Sandton Holt Street and Virginia Ave
N1 South and Allandale Road, Halfway House, Midrand
Central Street and 17 Ave, Houghton
N1 North and 14th Ave North Cliff
Erand Road, Midrand
Koma Road and Masingafi Street, Zondi
U/D 352606: Crash on N1 Northbound after Proefplaas I/C, All lanes closed,Heavy delays. pic.twitter.com/ta3zOzILs6
— ITRAFFIC (GP) (@itrafficgp) November 7, 2023
Ahead of the accidents reported, Fihla also noted that several areas were affected by floods.
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These areas include:
1. Turf Club Road, Kenilworth
2. Albertina Sisulu Road between Westlake Road and 4th Road, Florida
3. Mount Cook Street, Lenasia.
Alert: Water rising under bridge on Nellmapius motorists are advised to use alternative routes pic.twitter.com/nfVXYjZ3qW
— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) November 7, 2023
FLOODED underpass.
— GTP Gauteng Traffic Police (@GTP_Traffstats) November 7, 2023
Trichard and Railway str . Boksburg. Updated as at 13h35
GTP Incident/ Accident Reaction, @City_Ekurhuleni Fire dept, multiple breakdowns services at closure.
Need @City_Ekurhuleni @CoE_Call_Centre to facilitate barriers and fixing blocked drainage pls pic.twitter.com/BJfhNzqrU1
Given the challenging weather conditions, Fihla issued a stern warning to motorists, urging them to exercise caution and patience while driving on slippery, rain-soaked roads, emphasizing the importance of their safety and the safety of others.
The South African Weather Services issued level 5 and level 2 severe thunderstorm alerts, affecting various regions across the country, including North West, south-eastern Mpumalanga, western parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, southern Mpumalanga, and southwestern parts of Limpopo.
More rainfall is expected in these areas, so caution remains essential for all road users.
