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Several people are still missing after flash floods caused chaos in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
News24 reports there are people who never managed to make it home after the torrential downpour in the city yesterday.
MPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said the N3 Buccleuch interchange was flooded in both directions and the N3 was flooded in both directions at Linksfield Road.
"Approximately six vehicles drove over the embankment at around 20:00. Motorists are encouraged not to drive through roads which are flooded." As cars were washed away in peak hour traffic, commuters took to social media to share shocking photos of the scene. Do you have any photos to share? Post them on our Facebook page here.
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So clearly, our roads and highways were not built for the rain...#JhbFloods pic.twitter.com/gvExrJKcO2 — Mandla Gingirikani (@mandlamZA) November 9, 2016
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Jhb #floods ? pic.twitter.com/qxQlCEjdHW — Saskiya Mackraj (@saskiya_mackraj) November 9, 2016
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let's not fool each other..de foods in jhb, simply as a result of UN- maintained drainage system. poor drainage #Floods pic.twitter.com/kCB5mSD8QV — Mandla Gingirikani (@mandlamZA) November 9, 2016
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My GoooooooD #JhbFloods?????? pic.twitter.com/rMfCAKluOJ — Nomali Zwide? (@Mally_Z) November 9, 2016
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Wondering where this viral photo was taken? Snapped at our HQ at the iconic Ponte Towers-come visit soon! #PonteLove pic.twitter.com/Zu91bnS6p4 — DlalaNje (@DlalaNje) November 10, 2016
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A photo posted by Karen Mara Moss (@karenmaramoss) on
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These men created a human chain to help the ladies get across. Faith in humanity restored ?? #Floods pic.twitter.com/LvNzju6YKj — ?? (@GodMother_M) November 10, 2016
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A few photos best capturing the flooding in JHB and OR Tambo International this afternoon #Flooding pic.twitter.com/Ylm3ozgvE2 — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 9, 2016
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JHB - #FLOODING #Gilloolys RT @RenayTandy @TrafficSA check out Gilloolys right now!! Heading N3 south. Avoid!! pic.twitter.com/GgMRveAnBh — Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) November 9, 2016
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JHB - #FLOODING N3 Highway (Update): RT @IammSHADY N3 (by Linksfield) is #FLOODED @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/a2sJK8b2e3 — Rob Byrne (@TrafficSA) November 9, 2016
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This is bad..#floods #flooding #johannesburg pic.twitter.com/3TmmU6jOxF — Nkatty? (@iam_missy7) November 9, 2016
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Sad to see pic.twitter.com/nw9EFGyTSf — Shandis (@shandus11) November 9, 2016
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Told you ???? Bunyan and Tom Jones pic.twitter.com/Rse6TlIBlY — East Rand Traffic (@PeeMoTraffic) November 9, 2016
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Heavy Water #flooding #Bedfordview next to the highway @JacaNews @jacarandafm #Edenvale offramp pic.twitter.com/HhNWsoNIuz — Chris de Beer (@tweetchristiaan) November 9, 2016
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Search and rescue operations after flooding on the N3 near the Linksfield off-ramp | https://t.co/ViuW9ARi5a @Netcare911_sa #flooding pic.twitter.com/F6ZHDi8m26 — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 9, 2016
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#JHBTraffic #Flooding Paramedics are on the scene of a flash flood on the N3 in Linksfield. pic.twitter.com/oNPeNWm6vV — EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) November 9, 2016
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Inside O.R Tambo International....#floods I hope people are safe pic.twitter.com/ey77ob18Cx — Mlb (@MaleboMot) November 9, 2016
