SMITHFIELD – Motorists travelling on the N6 between Smithfield and Reddersburg are being urged to use alternative routes after a heavy truck overturned, completely blocking the roadway.
According to the Free State Road Incident Management System (RIMS), the crash occurred on the N6 between Smithfield and Reddersburg on Thursday, resulting in the closure of all lanes to traffic.
The truck came to rest across the roadway, preventing any vehicles from passing through the affected section. Recovery operations are expected to take several hours due to the size of the vehicle and the rehabilitation work required at the scene.
Authorities have advised motorists travelling from Bloemfontein towards the southern parts of the province to use the N1 south and exit at Springfontein or Bethulie before rejoining the N6.
Drivers travelling from Smithfield towards Bloemfontein are advised to take the R701 via Bethulie to Springfontein and then continue on the N1 north.
Officials have urged road users to obey all instructions from law enforcement and traffic authorities on scene and not to attempt to bypass the crash site.
No information regarding injuries has been released at this stage.
Further updates are expected as recovery teams work to clear the roadway and assess any damage caused by the incident.
