[WATCH] Veld fires reduce visibility on N1 near Modimolle
Motorists on the N1 near Modimolle have been warned about low visibility conditions due to veld fires on both sides of the highway.
LIMPOPO –Â Department of Transport earlier issued a warning about smoke on the road and urged motorists to drive with caution.
Just Passed Modimolle and there’s massive Veld Fires. Climate Change is real #ClimateChange pic.twitter.com/5fSnb3jg6F
— Top Thinker (@HuUpu_) September 30, 2019
A video posted by Michelle Venter shows the situation on the R101.
https://www.facebook.com/michelle.venter.5682/videos/901350113597807/
This after several people lost their lives in a multi-vehicle collision between Petroport and Wallmansthal on the N1 on Friday, 27 September. A roadside veld fire that covered the freeway in a blanket of thick smoke was reportedly the leading cause of the said collision.
Read more: 5 000 ha lost to wildfires in Limpopo, says Working on Fire
Urgent Notice to Road-users on N1!
Strong Cross-Wind on N1 between Mokopane and Belabela, in both directions.
Motorist are advised to drive with caution. #ArriveAlive— Limpopo Department of Transport & Community Safety (@TransportLimCom) September 30, 2019
Read more: N1 road open after multi-vehicle collision
