LIMPOPO – 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
— NTSAKO???? (@HuUpu_) September 30, 2019
A video posted by Michelle Venter shows the situation on the R101.
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
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