Police Crime Scene tape. Image:Twitter @SAPoliceService
WATCH: Five trucks set alight on N4 Mpumalanga
11 trucks have been destroyed on South African highways in 24 hours. Both incidents armed gangs were involved
Police Crime Scene tape. Image:Twitter @SAPoliceService
The attack on the freight industry continues as five trucks have been set alight on the N4 in Mpumalanga. This comes just barely a day after six trucks were torched on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal.
ARMED GANG SET TRUCKS ALIGHT
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MOTORISTS TOLD USE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
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Authorities says the trucks were set alight following an accident. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mpumalanga police spokesperson Selvy Mohlala says the motive behind attack is yet unknown.
“After the accident, the drivers were told to get out of trucks before setting them alight” says Mohlala.
The road remains closed and Mohlala advises motorists to use alternative routes.
“We would advise the motorists if they are coming from Pretoria towards the side of Nelspruit to utilise the Schomanskloof turnoff and they need to drive with caution.”
