• Both lanes of the N1 southbound have been closed as emergency officials respond to a massive crash.
• A truck is believed to have lost control and veered across the center median before colliding with other vehicles
• Due to the severity of the crash, motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the scene is clear.

JOHANNESBURG – Multiple injuries have been reported following a serious crash on the N1 South at Gordon Rd.

Emergency services are currently on the scene. Due to the severity of the crash, both lanes of the N1 at Gordon Road are now closed.

According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the accident occurred after a truck driver lost control.

Multiple injuries were reported in the accident

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According to JMPD spokesperson Inspector Xolani Fihla, the accident occurred when a truck driver lost control and swerved into the other lane.

“Preliminary reports indicate that the lorry, traveling northbound on the N1, lost control on Gordon Road, veered across the center median and collided with the other vehicles. The truck later landed on the N1 southbound.”

The lorry is said to have collided with a Jaguar and a van. Several injuries have been reported, but there are no confirmed deaths yet.

Motorists urged to avoid the area

JMPD also urged motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Due to the severity of the crash, all lanes of the N1 Southbound are blocked as rescue efforts continue.

The truck’s load was also scattered all over the road.

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“Traffic delays are expected to be significant and motorists are urged to exercise patience and caution while traveling in the affected area,” Fihla added.

10 dead in N1 bus accident

News in brief previously reported how 10 people were killed when a bus overturned on the N1 Makhado, Limpopoen route to Johannesburg.

Police believe the driver lost control of the bus while trying to drive around a roundabout, causing it to overturn.

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety confirmed that five men and five women were killed in the accident.

Source: News in brief