Barkly Pass in the Eastern Cape closed after heavy snowfalls

Barkly Pass in the Eastern Cape closed after heavy snowfalls

A minibus taxi was stuck along the R58 between Barkly East and Elliot due to snowfalls on Monday morning. The Barkly Pass on the R58 between Barkly East and Elliot was closed on Monday morning. Eastern Cape traffic officials have closed Barkly Pass, on the R58 route between Barkly East and Elliot, on Monday morning due to heavy snowfalls, while closure of other mountainous routes in the province is imminent.

"Road users are urged to be extra cautious when approaching some of the high-laying areas and mountain passes as snow continues falling, mainly in the northern parts of the province," said Binqose. "Our beaches' emergency teams will monitor these wind developments closely, as we expect them to intensify morning," Ngwenya added.

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