[IN PICTURES] Floods, accidents and lightning strikes as storm hits Gauteng

The heavy flooding in Befdordview, Boksburg and the Northrand brought traffic to a standstill, leaving some vehicles submerged.

JOHANNESBURG - Heavy rains in Gauteng have seen several car accidents, flooding on several roads and reports of lightning strikes.

Flooding in Bedfordview at the Gillooly’s Interchange Traffic brought traffic to a standstill with some vehicles left submerged. Traffic was also brought to a standstill on the R24 westbound due to flash flooding while Boksburg, Rondebult and Northrand are also heavily flooded.

⚡️🌴🔥 Lightning bolt strikes a palm tree in Bedfordview this afternoon. More here: https://t.co/n5KJY4NAsM pic.twitter.com/u9oFrS5Zsv — Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) November 9, 2016

#JHBTraffic #Flooding Vehicles submerged, traffic at a standstill on R24 Westbound due to flash flooding. via @saltwag pic.twitter.com/RAOavjn33C — EWN Traffic (@EWNTraffic) November 9, 2016