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The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Motorist rescues young girl from brutal assault on R555
A desperate appeal for police back-up was made on the Traffic Alert WhatsApp group at noon today by Wayne Julyan after a girl tried to escape from a vehicle on the R555 between Middelburg and eMalahleni. According to Julyan, the incident occurred shortly before 13:00 at the weighbridge just outside Middelburg. The teenager, estimated by Julyan to be between 15 and 16 years old, leapt from the car at the four-way stop, and the two men in the vehicle chased after her. By chance, a police constable drove past and was flagged down by Julyan to intervene. According to Julyan, the two men told the constable that the teenager was mentally challenged, and they were taking her back to eMalahleni, where her mother lives. One of the men claimed to be her father. During this time, the girl locked eyes with Julyan and begged him for help. According to Julyan, the constable accepted the men's story and sent them on their way. Julyan, however, was deeply unsettled and followed the vehicle. 'About 3km to 5km later, the teenager tried to jump out of the moving vehicle, and the man next to her started beating her with his fists. I could see from behind them how there was a constant tugging, pulling and beating all the way to eMalahleni.' Julyan reported the incident on the Traffic Alert group, and David Ross from Ross Towing asked him for a live location so that he could send help. Ross and two other tow truck drivers managed to stop the vehicle, and the SAPS were called. According to Julyan, the young lady was taken to the hospital and the men were apprehended for questioning. 'I don't know if the men have been charged, but the case now lies with the police.' When told that the young lady likely had him to thank for her life, his humble reply was that he was just in the right place at the right time.
The Citizen
04-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Two bakkies collide on N4
An urgent call for emergency responders was made on the Traffic Alert group at 18:00 after two vehicles collided on the N4 between the Hendrina and Bethal off-ramps, in eMalahleni's direction. According to first responders, one of the vehicles is an armored vehicle, and firearms were scattered across the road. Emergency services are on scene and motorists can expect an interference in traffic flow to allow medical assistance and vehicle recovery. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Westbound lanes on I-40 closed due to accident
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — All westbound lanes on I-40 have been closed due to an accident, according to a Memphis Police Traffic Alert. Officers are on the interstate after an accident has led to all of the westbound lanes of I-40 and N. Hollywood being blocked. At this time, the number of cars involved in the accident is unknown. There has also been no word about whether anyone has been injured. We will update this story as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crash closes lanes, caused delays on I-75/I-85 NB in midtown Atlanta
A crash had lanes closed on Interstate 75/Interstate 85 North in midtown Atlanta, right where I-75 northbound and I-85 northbound split. As of 11 p.m., two right lanes were closed and traffic was backing up just after 17th Street NW and before SR 13/Buford Highway. The crash cleared by 11:30 p.m. There is no word yet on any injuries. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Manhunt underway for man accused of taking infant hostage in Hogansville, assaulting officer Body found in search for missing kayaker at Lake Lanier Back at it again: Couple says contractor investigated by Channel 2 left them with unfinished pool [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Parts of eastbound I-10 will be closed on Mother's Day weekend. What to know
A portion of eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed this Mother's Day weekend for electrical work. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, 1-10 east will close between State Route 143 and U.S. 60. The closure will be in effect late Friday, May 9, until Saturday night, May 10. The following ramps will be closed from 10 p.m. on May 9 until 10 p.m. on May 10. Southbound I-17 ramp to eastbound I-10 Southbound SR 143 high occupancy vehicle (HOV) ramp to eastbound I-10 These additional ramp closures will begin two hours earlier and are scheduled to reopen at 10 p.m. on May 10. Eastbound I-10 on-ramps at 24th, 32nd and 40th streets Northbound 48th Street between Broadway Road and I-10 Eastbound I-10 off-ramp at Broadway Road According to ADOT, to reach eastbound I-10 beyond the closures, drivers should take northbound SR 143 to eastbound Loop 202, then continue to southbound Loop 101 and follow either westbound U.S. 60 or Loop 202. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Eastbound I-10, SR 143, US 60 closures on May 9 and 10
