WATCH:Diesel tanker crashes into school wall in Alex
ALEXANDRA - A truck driver allegedly lost control of a diesel tanker on London Road and crashed into a school gate and brick wall.
The accident occurred at about 3.30pm on 26 June.
It is alleged the truck driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the gate and wall of Iphuteng Primary School.
An eyewitness alleged that the driver lost control of the truck while trying to avoid crashing into a car and a school bus, and as a result, he crashed into the gate and brick wall of the school.
WATCH: Diesel tanker being towed from the scene
Metro police at the scene said they would investigate the incident further. At the time of the crash, the road was closed to traffic.
Alex News was at the accident scene and journalist Nkululeko Zilibokwe said the diesel which the truck had been carrying had spilt onto the road in the area of the crash. “Emergency services are here and are trying to clear the road,” he said.
While no injuries were reported, a fire engine was called to the scene as Metro police feared the spilled diesel may cause a fire.
Residents in the vicinity of the accident were seen collecting the spilled diesel and carrying it away from the accident scene.
