Incident Report: Multi-Vehicle Crash on N4 at Waterval Boven Tunnel, Mpumalanga

Date and Time of Report: February 19, 2026 (Incident reported around 17:58 SAST, based on initial traffic alerts)

Location:
N4 Toll Route, inside the Waterval Boven Tunnel (also known as Elands River or Waterval Boven Tunnel), near Emgwenya (Waterval Boven), Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.
The tunnel is situated on the N4 between Waterval Boven and surrounding areas in the Elands Valley region.

Incident Description:
A multi-vehicle crash occurred involving two trucks and multiple other vehicles inside the Waterval Boven Tunnel. The collision has resulted in the road being completely closed in the affected direction (reports indicate full closure, likely impacting both directions or the primary flow towards Mbombela/Nelspruit).

– The incident remains active as of the latest updates (around 16:44–17:58 SAST on February 19, 2026).
– Emergency services, traffic authorities, and recovery teams are on scene.
– No specific details on casualties, injuries, or the exact…