Five people died and many were injured after a minibus taxi overturned on the N1 North, causing major traffic disruptions.
A minibus taxi overturning on the N1 North between Buccleuch interchange and Allandale Road has tragically resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries.
After the fatal collision, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) alerted motorists to a major traffic disruption on the N1 North freeway.
According to Gauteng traffic police, the accident happened about 12.20pm with multiple injuries and fatalities.
Backlogs on both directions after N1 North crash
The Gauteng traffic police advised motorists to avoid the area because both directions had backlogs.
JMPD said it was a single-vehicle accident involving an overturned minibus taxi .
“Emergency services and law enforcement officials are on the scene. The accident has resulted in multiple injuries and, tragically, five confirmed fatalities,” the metro police said.
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The far-right lane was affected and traffic was severely backed up, the JMPD said.
The Gauteng traffic police said scene processing and clearance will take some time, affecting afternoon peak traffic.
The JMPD said a full closure of the freeway will be necessary shortly to allow for the proper processing of the scene and recovery operations.
Expect heavy delays
“Motorists can expect heavy delays in both directions on the N1 freeway. The JMPD strongly advises all road users to avoid this section of the freeway and to seek alternative routes,” JMPD said.
“Motorists are urged to exercise patience and to drive with caution.”
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