According to first respondents, the occupants in both vehicles fortunately escaped serious injury, with the Mitsubishi sustaining minimal damage from the collision.

The accident took place between the Hendrina and Middelburg/Bethal off-ramps on the N4, resulting in lane closure of the middle and right-hand lane, eMalahleni-bound.

Motorists are advised to approach the area with caution, as one lane remains open for traffic.