GAUTENG. – The R101 in Midrand between New Road and Grand Central Boulevard in the direction of Centurion has been closed after a light aircraft crashed in the area. Two people sustained minor injuries.
According to Vision Tactical, the two occupants were transported to a medical facility for further investigation and treatment. No serious injuries were reported. This service, emergency services and other relevant resources were on scene and the area has been secured while the incident is being managed.
The R101 has been closed according to CERT-SA. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
According to the Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD), emergency services are on scene and the situation is being managed. JMPD members are on their way to assist with traffic control, scene management and diversion. The N1 can be used via the Allandale or Olifantsfontein Road (M38) interchanges to avoid the New Road/R101 intersection. Motorists can also use Olifantsfontein Road northwards or Allandale Road southwards. Local traffic may consider Lever Road or Dale Road.
Nuusflits requested civil aviation comment.
Photos: Vision Tactical
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
