Joburg's N12 Highway Closed After Gas Tanker Catches Fire in Fatal Crash Near Comaro Road

One killed in N12 gas tanker fiery crash as major routes closed in southern Johannesburg

A motorist has died in a fiery crash involving a gas tanker on the N12 in southern Johannesburg, leading to the closure of the highway

Major Joburg highway closed after gas tanker catches alight

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Joburg's N12 highway closed after gas tanker catches fire in fatal crash near Comaro Road

N12 Reopens After Deadly Tanker Fire Near Comaro Road

Motorists and truck drivers can finally move again after the N12 was fully reopened following yesterday’s major tanker fire in Johannesburg. The highway was shut down on 19 April 2026 after a fatal collision involving a gas tanker led to a massive fire near the Comaro Road off-ramp in the Bassonia area. The incident caused chaos across the southern network, with traffic diverted and long delays hitting both commuters and freight operators hard. …

N12 highway shut after deadly gas tanker fire

By Palesa Matlala A driver died after crashing into a stationary gas tanker on the N12, sparking a dangerous fire that shut both directions of the highway. Authorities closed the road for hours due to explosion risks, with traffic diverted and drivers urged to avoid the area. A gas tanker fire forced the full closure of the N12 highway near the Comaro Road off ramp in the south of Johannesburg early on Sunday. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Poli…

Gas tanker on fire on N12 near the Comaro Road off-ramp, road closed - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

A gas tanker has caught fire on the N12 in southern Johannesburg, near the Comaro Road off-ramp, resulting in a complete shutdown of the highway in both directions. Emergency services are on scene, with the area declared highly hazardous due to the risk of explosion. Authorities say the closure could last several hours as firefighters work to contain the blaze and cool the tanker. Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Xolani Fihla ha…