South Africa: Deadly traffic collision reported on N1 (Limpopo province) April 18

Event

A bus and a truck collided on the N1 highway between Kranskop and Mookhophong (Limpopo province) early (local time) on Thursday, April 18, leaving at least ten people dead. Authorities temporarily closed both lanes of the N1 near the scene of the crash, prompting authorities to advise motorists to take alternative routes.

Residual traffic disruptions are to be expected on the N1 highway over the coming hours, as the accident is likely to exacerbate already-congested traffic conditions in the province ahead of Easter Sunday, observed Sunday, April 21.  

Advice

Individuals in Limpopo province are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for residual traffic disruptions, budget additional time to travel through the affected area, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.