By Mapaballo Borotho

- One person has been injured after a plane crashed into a business fence in Glen Austin, Midrand.
- Initial investigations indicate that the aircraft may have experienced engine failure, with a student pilot and instructor reportedly on board.
- The crash was followed by a secondary collision at the scene, causing significant traffic congestion and delays in the area.
One person has been injured after a plane crashed into a business fence along New Road and Old Pretoria Main Road in Glen Austin, Midrand, on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Initial investigations indicate that the crash may have been caused by engine failure.
The aircraft is suspected to have experienced mechanical problems while a student pilot and an instructor were on board.
The crash also resulted in significant traffic congestion in the area on Tuesday afternoon.
Following the crash, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) reported a secondary collision at the same location, further disrupting traffic and causing heavy delays along the roadway.
JMPD officers assisted with traffic control, scene management and diversions to ease congestion.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
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