R521 Dendron road remains closed

The R521 road, 10 kilometres from Polokwane to Dendron, Limpopo, remains closed due to a serious accident involving a Heavy Motor Vehicle [HMV] tanker and a Light Delivery Vehicle [LDV].

 There is a high possibility that the road will remain closed for the entire night. There is suspicion that the tanker is carrying hydrochloric acid, and a spillage on the road poses a significant risk to the environment.

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The exact location of the accident is at Marlo before Ga-Ramongwane and motorists are advised to use Moletji Road at Mmakgodu to Moshate and R567 Seshego/Moletji Road.

Current Situation:

Stakeholders at the Scene: Municipal Environmental Health, SAPS, Traffic, and EMS

Chemical Spillage: Hydrochloric acid may have split onto the road and nearby farms, posing a danger to the environment

Specialised Assistance: A spillage tag company from Johannesburg is expected to assist with the situation

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The environment, including spillage of hydrochloric acid, poses a significant risk to the environment and nearby farms.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow official instructions to ensure their safety.