N1 NEAR KRANSKOP CLOSED FOLLOWING HORROR CRASH THAT CLAIMS TWO LIVES
Waterberg: Motorists travelling along the N1 near Kranskop are urged to exercise extreme caution following a horrific multiple-vehicle accident that has claimed the lives of two women and left several others injured.
The accident occurred on the N1 between High Accident and the Modimolle off-ramp in the Waterberg District, involving four vehicles — three sedans and one SUV.
According to preliminary reports, the accident began with a head-on collision between a Toyota seven-seater SUV and a Kia sedan.
A second head-on collision subsequently occurred when other motorists allegedly attempted to avoid the initial crash, involving a Kia Picanto and an Audi.
Tragically, two women were confirmed dead at the scene.
Three other people, two men and one woman, sustained serious injuries, while another man suffered critical injuries and required emergency airlifting by helicopter. A further woman sustained minor injuries.
Following the collision, the N1 North has been temporarily closed from the Kranskop Toll Plaza to allow emergency personnel and other relevant stakeholders to manage the accident scene.
Traffic is being diverted via the R33 through Modimolle town, with motorists directed to rejoin the N1 via the R101.
The accident scene remains active as emergency services continue their operations.
Motorists are urged to reduce their speed, obey traffic officials and follow the designated diversion routes. Significant traffic delays are expected in the affected area.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
