LIMPOPO – The N1 road between Bela Bela and Modimolle is now open.
The N1 road was earlier closed in both directions due to a veld fire in the area which resulted in low visibility on the road.
LIMPOPO – The N1 road near Bela Bela has been temporarily closed due to low visibility in the area.
According to reports heavy smoke is blowing across the roadway near the Bela Bela off ramp which has resulted in low visibility.
Deadly veld fires on N1 North and R516 Settlers/ Belabela road pic.twitter.com/vEgaVZjzLO
— Sello Moloantoa (@Makhamelo) August 16, 2017
The road has been closed in both directions and motorists are being diverted via Bela Bela (Warmbaths).
Fire update : A WOF chopper has been dispatched with a helitack team to Belabela fire #SavingLives #ProrectingTheEnvironment #2017FireSeason https://t.co/o4VhH6Znev
— Working on Fire (@wo_fire) August 16, 2017