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The traffic is backed up on the N4 highway near the tollgate in both directions due to a serious accident that occurred.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, September 29.
Three people are critically injured.
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A helicopter is on route to airlift one of the critically injured patients to a specialist facility.
It is confirmed that one person died at the scene.
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Motorists are been asked to use alternative routes.
WITBANK NEWS will update readers as soon as more information is received.