Diesel tanker fire on N4 westbound near Pretoria North leads to road closure; no injuries reported.

A diesel tanker fire on the N4 westbound highway near Pretoria North, South Africa, resulted in the road's closure. The 38,000-liter tanker ignited around 10 am, prompting a significant emergency response to extinguish the flames. Traffic was rerouted, and the area was deemed unsafe, though no injuries were reported. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The timeline for the road's reopening remains unclear.

October 14, 2024
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