Traffic backed up before Marlboro Drive on the M1 near the accident. Image: Twitter/ @MatsobaneCarl
Luxury vehicles with blue flashing lights were reportedly involved in a collision on the M1 in Johannesburg‚ causing heavy traffic delays early on Thursday.
It was not immediately clear if the vehicles‚ which appeared to include a BMW X5‚ were part of an official police or VIP convoy or who was being transported.
Netstar Traffic reported congestion and delays in the affected area.
#JHBTraffic Congestion: Delays of 32 minutes and delays increasing on N1/M1 southbound between New Road and Marlboro Dr. Ave speed 10 kph. pic.twitter.com/rGbEuBNjsb
Joburg traffic delays after 'blue light' collision
Image: Twitter/ @MatsobaneCarl
Luxury vehicles with blue flashing lights were reportedly involved in a collision on the M1 in Johannesburg‚ causing heavy traffic delays early on Thursday.
It was not immediately clear if the vehicles‚ which appeared to include a BMW X5‚ were part of an official police or VIP convoy or who was being transported.
Netstar Traffic reported congestion and delays in the affected area.
JMPD spokesman Wayne Minnaar was not immediately available for comment.
This story is based on initial reports and will be updated.
UPDATE:
Errant taxi driver blamed for blue-light brigade crash in Joburg
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