The N4 eastbound towards Mbombela between the Arlie Interchange and Hemlock Interchange has been partially closed due to an accident that took place around 04:00 today, June 16.

The head-on collision involved a truck and a sedan. One fatality has been reported.

TRACN4’s spokesperson, Solange Soares, said a stop-and-go is currently in place to allow the flow of traffic.

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“The road will be opened once the pathologists have cleared scene. Although traffic is flowing, motorists are advised to drive slowly in that area.”

This is a developing story.

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Lowvelder will keep its readers updated as more information is made available.