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Citrusdal residents have been isolated in their town since Wednesday evening after heavy flooding cut off access to the Cederberg town. Some residents are stranded outside with no way to return to their homes. | GroundUp_News

The main access road off the N7 highway, the R393, collapsed on Wednesday evening during heavy downpours. The rapidly flowing Olifants River has blocked access to the town.

Cars and trucks lined the road to Citrusdal. Stranded drivers have been sleeping in their trucks and bakkies.

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