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The N4 in Pretoria is closed to traffic. Image: Supplied.

LOOK: N4 in Pretoria closed after truck carrying chrome overturns

All lanes on the N4 near the Watermeyer offramp in Pretoria have been closed after a truck carrying chrome overturned.

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The N4 in Pretoria is closed to traffic. Image: Supplied.

Motorists have been urged to use alternative routes as the N4 near Watermeyer offramp is closed after a truck overturned.

The incident happened on Sunday, 14 May.

N4 CLOSED IN PRETORIA

Tshwane Emergency Services Department spokesperson Charles Mabaso said one patient with moderate to serious injuries was treated by paramedics on scene and transported to hospital.

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The scene of the accident. Image: Tshwane Emergency Services Department.

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In a separate incident, a male was certified dead after he was ejected from a vehicle during a collision also on the N4 near Donkerhoek in Gauteng.

According to emergency service, Emer-G-Med, reports from the scene are that two light motor vehicles collided with one overturning and rolling down an embankment.

Emer-G-Med spokesperson, Kyle van Reenen said an adult male was ejected during the collision and sustained fatal injuries.

“He was declared dead on arrival of paramedics. Four other occupants of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries only,” the spokesperson said.

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