A pedestrian accident occurred this evening (Wednesday, September 9) just after 18:00 at the corner of Du Plooy Street and Govan Mbeki Avenue.

According to reliable sources, a pedestrian was killed in the accident. No further details of the accident is yet available. Once information is available it will be added to the story.

Police, traffic officials and other authorities are currently on the scene.

Motorists are being redirected to alternative routes and are urged to avoid the area until the scene has been cleared.