The eastbound R24 freeway between the entrance of Edenvale Road and the exit of Barbara Road in Edenvale, Ekurhuleni has been closed.
Tshwane Disaster and Emergency Management Services warned on Sunday that the lanes eastbound would have to be closed on Sunday due to massive diesel spillage in a five-vehicle collision.
The spillage will affect all four lanes over a length of approximately 800m
Two drivers were hospitalized.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes within Edenvale and Meadowdale.
It was unclear when the freeway would reopen.
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