Investigation launched after fatal N1 crash near Modimolle
At least five people have been killed following a crash on the N1 between Mookgopong Y-press and High Accident Zone towards Modimolle
Image: Limpopo Dept of Transport
An investigation is underway following a horror crash on the N1 between Mookgopong Y-press and High Accident Zone towards Modimolle on Wednesday morning.
The provincial Department of Transport and Community Safety confirmed that the northbound lane has been closed to traffic.
Although unconfirmed, reports claim that at least five people have been killed in the two-vehicle collision.
The provincial Department of Transport and Community Safety confirmed that the northbound lane has been closed to traffic.
Image: Limpopo Dept of Transport
The horror crash comes just hours after the province's MEC Violet Mathye urged road users to travel safely during the Easter period.
Speaking at the launch, Mathye warned that as traffic volumes are expected to increase significantly, the Department will heighten visibility through the deployment of traffic officers on major routes and within towns.
MEC Mathye calls for patience and cooperation from road users, particularly at tollgates, as the department anticipates heavy traffic due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches.
"We expect significant movement of buses and minibuses on R71 from Polokwane towards Boyne and from Tzaneen direction, as well as on D4040 from R37 turn off to ZCC St. Engenas via Maja. We also expect movement of buses on N1 from Beitbridge to Polokwane Direction and from N11 via R567 or D19 Matlala Road to Polokwane," MEC Mathye stated.
The MEC said road safety is a shared responsibility and urged motorists to work with law enforcement to ensure a safe Easter.
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