Traffic is currently grid-locked on William Nicol Drive all the way up to Leslie Avenue in both directions and motorists are urged to find alternative routes.
Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar, spokesperson for Metro police, confirmed the incident and stated that a woman motorist knocked the male pedestrian over.
“A helicopter has landed on the scene to airlift the injured pedestrian to hospital,” said Minnaar.
The following tweet was posted by @PigSpotter and @MyAATraffic:
#CAUTION Crash on the N1 North near William Nicol, in the fast lane. EMS on scene. pic.twitter.com/yotJoalCRy
— Cliff – That's All (@PigSpotter) March 10, 2015
#AATrafficJHB Fourways William Nicol Drive CRASH at the N1 Highway on-ramp – HEAVY DELAYS both ways – Both Ways
— MyAATraffic (@MyAATraffic) March 10, 2015