Update at 09:15

The N4 toll road has been reopened following a deadly head-on collision that occurred late last night at around 23:30 between Belfast and Machadodorp, on the Dalmanutha/Winnaarspoort section of the route.

According to traffic updates from services on scene, the crash site between Dalmanutha and Winnaarspoort on the N4 at km 42.6E has been cleared and traffic is now flowing again through the area in Emakhazeni.

Initial article:

A tragic head-on collision on the N4 toll road between Machadodorp and Belfast, at around 23:30 last night, has left seven people dead – six men and one woman – following a crash involving two sedans, an Audi and a Honda.

Middelburg Observer reports that one person was seriously injured and is receiving treatment at Belfast Hospital.

Road closures and traffic updates

The crash occurred on the Dalmanutha/Winnaarspoort section of the N4, between Milly’s and the Berg en Dal War Memorial Monument.

At 05:36, emergency services confirmed that the N4 was initially closed in both directions. According to services currently on scene, the road has since been partly reopened, with traffic moving under controlled conditions while recovery operations continue.

Cause under investigation

According to a media statement issued by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, the cause of the accident remains under investigation, with dangerous overtaking and excessive speed cited as possible contributing factors.

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Jackie Macie issued a strong appeal to motorists, particularly during night-time travel.

“We are again appealing to motorists to be extremely vigilant, especially at night when visibility is reduced. Roads are shared spaces and drivers must do all in their might to prevent needless loss of life from deadly crashes,” said Macie.

Motorists are urged to avoid the N4 between Belfast and Machadodorp, use alternative routes and delay travel until the road is officially reopened.

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