MOSSEL BAY NEWS - "Explosions" were heard on the N2 highway near the Langeberg Mall on Wednesday night and flames and smoke could be seen from a long way off.
These were caused when a tyre on a truck burst and caught fire.
The truck was carrying a tank of diesel fuel.
No loss of life
There was no loss of life in the incident. The driver managed to exit the vehicle and escape, unscathed.
Mossel Bay Fire Rescue and Disaster Management Services responded to a call-out at 20:11, a municipal statement noted.
The municipality stated that the sound of explosions was the rest of the tyres popping, when exposed to the heat of the fire.
Read more on www.mosselbayadvertiser.com
We bring you the latest Garden Route, Hessequa, Karoo news.
