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IN PICTURES: 2 killed, 16 injured in N1 collision

Two people died and 16 were injured in a four-car collision on the N1 near Mookgophong with motorists advised to use the R101.

LIMPOPO – Two people have died and 16 others injured in a serious four-vehicle collision on the N1 outside Mookgophong, near Modimolle this afternoon.

One of the vehicles involved. Photo: Supplied

According to information received, multiple emergency service units are currently on the scene, which has brought traffic to a standstill in both directions.

One of the vehicles involved. Photo: Supplied

The reason for the collision is unknown and will form part of an investigation.

One of the vehicles involved. Photo: Supplied

It resulted in 14 minor injuries and 2 serious injuries with all patients transported to the FH Odendaal Hospital for further medical care.

Motorists are advised to avoid the N1 in the area and use the R101 as an alternative route.

One of the vehicles involved. Photo: Supplied
A screenshot of Google Traffic showing slow moving traffic at the scene of the collision.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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