Section of N1 between Louis Trichardt and Musina closed after accident
The N1 road between Louis Trichardt and Musina is currently closed following a bus accident just after the Witvlag turn off.
LIMPOPO – The N1 North road between Louis Trichardt and Musina is currently closed following a bus accident just after the Witvlag turn off, says the Limpopo police on Wednesday.
4 died in Bus accident witvlag turnoff N1 north of Louis Trichardt. Multiple patients transported by ambulance. @_ArriveAlive @TrafficSA
— SA Para Limpopo (@ParaLimpopo) January 6, 2016
According to provincial police spokesperson, Col Ronel Otto, an Eagle Liner bus from Zimbabwe apparently lost control and overturned just after the Witvlag turn off, near Louis Trichardt earlier this morning.
On twitter @ParaLimpopoSA a few minutes ago confirmed that 4 people died in the bus accident and the injured were transported to a nearby hospital.
Police are on the scene. Motorists are urged to avoid the road and use the Witvlag road as an alternative when travelling to Musina concludes Otto.
#MakhadoMusina accident. Rescue under away @PolokwaneReview @CapricornFMNews @EnergyfmSA. pic.twitter.com/HknqcrvleG
— HONNETSWENG EMS (@HONNETSWENG_EMS) January 6, 2016
Update : Confirmed 4 fatalaties N1 Witvlag turnoff. All patients transported. @_ArriveAlive @TrafficSA pic.twitter.com/Jmdf26Ia9X
— SA Para Limpopo (@ParaLimpopo) January 6, 2016
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