AVOID: M7 Pinetown, tanker on FIRE
Tanker on fire on the M7 towards Pinetown. Fire department on scene to contain the blaze. Motorists urged to use alternative routes.
Motorists have been urged to stay clear of the M7 Westbound towards Pinetown as a fuel tanker is alight early on Sunday morning.
BEWARE OF TANKER
According to ALS paramedics, says the driver of the tanker fled the scene as soon as the blaze began.
The blaze mainly affected the hose of the truck, however the cause of the fire is still unknown.
Motorists heading westbound are urged to use the N3.
ADVICE FOR MOTORISTS REGARDING DANGEROUS GOOD VEHICLES
Arrive Alice has shared these few tips for motorists on driving near dangerous goods good vehicles such as the fuel tanker
- Do not approach a vehicle with UN placarding in the event of an accident. Many of the substances are combustible, others affect your health and respiratory system etc.
- Be especially careful of driving near such vehicles. Obey all road traffic rules, do not drive too close to them, do not tail-gate or cut-in in front of them. If you have one that is bearing down on you, slow down, signal and allow it to pass.
- Most Dangerous Goods vehicles are larger than the average light motor vehicle so apply simple logic and respect the larger vehicle together with its increased levels of skill needed to operate it safely.
- Understand that the product that such vehicles are carrying, pose risks that could negatively impact on you or the environment, so stay well clear.
- Awareness creation is very important, (Speed restrictions on goods vehicles), yellow line restrictions and associated risks and lastly the fact that if you as a motor vehicle driver don’t see the truck tractor’s mirror/s, the truck driver cannot see you. Few people really know and understand this.
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