Pretoria – A female driver, trapped inside her car on a flooded road at a low-lying bridge in Centurion, was rescued Tuesday morning.
“This morning, our Emergency Services Department team rescued a female driver who was trapped on a flooded road by the low-lying bridge at Rabie and End Street in Centurion,” the City of Tshwane said in a statement.
“Luckily, the female motorist sustained no injuries, but others may not be so lucky.”
Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink called on motorists and pedestrians to be cautious and avoid flooded roads.
“I would like to plead with all our residents, especially motorists and pedestrians, to be on high alert and exercise caution during difficult weather conditions,” Mayor Brink said.
“It is important that motorist and pedestrians do not try and cross flooded roads and bridges.
“Use alternative routes, be patient and put your safety first.”
Mayor Brink said avoiding flooded roads and rives was very important as the South African Weather Service predicts above-average rainfall for today.
“Heavy rainfall is known to increase the risk of flooding in various parts of the city,” the mayor said.
“Our Emergency Services Department is on high alert, monitoring low-lying bridges and known flooding hotspot areas.
“The teams have already responded to several incidents, assisting residents in difficult situations due to the weather conditions.”
In another incident earlier on Tuesday, flooding was reported in Soshanguve, near Soutpan Road, where a resident was stuck in a flooded informal dwelling.
The Gauteng EMS responded and rescued an elderly resident into the care of family members.
“I want to thank our emergency services teams and our provincial and private emergency services partners for their assistance during rescue missions and working together to save lives,” Mayor Brink said.
“Once again, residents are reminded to be mindful of flooding hotspots and to avoid crossing flooded low-lying bridges and roads.”
For emergencies, residents can call our emergency services line on 107 toll-free or 012 358 6300/6400.
For ambulance services, call 112 toll-free.
