13:00
LIMPOPO – Transport media liaison officer Mike Maringa has confirmed the road has been reopened following the earlier head-on collision.
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10:30
LIMPOPO – Four people have been confirmed dead following a head-on collision on the N1 south earlier this morning.
The collision involved a heavy motor vehicle and small truck, according to Transport media liaison officer Mike Maringa.
“The collision happened near the Baobab tollgate and it is alleged that the driver of the small truck was trying to overtake and crashed into the oncoming truck. The driver and three passengers from the small truck, were killed on impact,” Maringa explained.
The driver of the heavy motor vehicle sustained serious injuries.
“All lanes are temporarily closed and motorists using the N1 to or from Musina are advised to be patient or use alternative routes,” he added.
