January 12, 09:20

The driver who caused the fatal chain-reaction collision on the N1 near Ysterberg, killing a woman and three children, fled after forcing another vehicle to swerve.

January 11, 12:14

POLOKWANE – The N1 has been closed in both directions near Ysterberg mountain following a serious multi-vehicle collision this afternoon.

Emergency services are currently on the scene of what is described as a “horror crash” involving three cars.

Indications are that there have been serious fatalities.

Traffic authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes immediately.

• Motorists travelling south towards Gauteng should use the R101 from Polokwane.
• Motorists travelling north towards Polokwane should take the Nyl Plaza off-ramp and join the R101.

There is currently no estimated time for the reopening of the highway.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and plan their journeys accordingly.