R21 south expected to be closed for hours after crash
The Tswane Metro Police said the R21 south near Nelmapius Drive was expected to be closed for several hours after an accident on Wednesday morning.
Tshwane Metro Police's Isaac Mahamba said three lanes were closed to allow an investigation into the cause of the crash.
"Three lanes would remain closed for about three to four hours."
Mahamba confirmed one person has died after three vehicles crashed.
"It's alleged that one motor vehicle lost control and collided with two other vehicles," Mahamba said.
Just avoid R21 Nellmapius at all costs, if you have a flight....sorry, you gonna miss it. @ortambo_int @Nicol3tt300 pic.twitter.com/Qd1Vgd1tu8
— Matty (@mattydk1) May 18, 2016
@PigSpotter absolute nightmare on R21. Avoid! pic.twitter.com/GhR18bJPCp
— Charlene Marlin (@CharleneMarlin) May 18, 2016
73488: Update: Crash R21 Southbound after Nellmapius On ramp. All lanes closed. Heavy delays from R21/N1 Interchange pic.twitter.com/xdYBQkiEpB
— ITRAFFIC (GP) (@itrafficgp) May 18, 2016
#PTATraffic Severe delays of 44 minutes on R21 southbound between Flying Saucer I/C and Nellmapius Dr. Average speed five kph.
— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) May 18, 2016
@PigSpotter traffic on R21,cops appear out of no where and stop cars trying to drive up emergency lane#welldone pic.twitter.com/SfofGLKarH
— Brad Guthrie (@thatguy_guthrie) May 18, 2016
#PTATraffic (U/D) Accident: R21 southbound after Nellmapius Dr, main carriageway closed. Use alternative routes. pic.twitter.com/fWp1SDBMi9
— Netstar Traffic (@netstartraffic) May 18, 2016