The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety wishes to inform the public of a serious road accident that has occurred on the N1 North near Makhado, at the Binlavin farm approximately six kilometres from the town of Makhado.
The incident, which took place earlier today, involved five vehicles: two trucks, a sedan, a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and a mini-bus taxi. Preliminary investigations suggest that the collision was caused by excessive speed, loss of control and a subsequent head-on impact.
Emergency responders and traffic officials are on the scene, and the preliminary report indicates that there are injuries and fatalities. As a result, the N1 North has been closed to all traffic while crews work to clear the wreckage and conduct a full investigation. Motorists are urged to turn around or seek alternative routes and to exercise caution in the area.
Further details will be released as they become available. All relevant stakeholders, including the police, emergency…
