LIMPOPO – The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has confirmed that the R524 is closed approximately 5km outside Louis Trichardt following a multiple-vehicle collision involving five vehicles, including a Saps vehicle.

Emergency services are currently on scene, and Vhembe District Traffic Officers are diverting traffic.

Alternative routes

Thohoyandou to Louis Trichardt (Makhado):

• Motorists on the R524 from Thohoyandou will turn left at Beja Road
• Proceed to Beja Beef, between Elim and the N1
• Turn left to the 3-Mile N1 Traffic Circle
• Join the N1 South

Louis Trichardt (Makhado) to Thohoyandou:

• Motorists will proceed straight at the Makhado Mall traffic lights
• Turn right at Witvlag Road (N1)
• Proceed to the R523 junction
• Turn right towards Sibasa/Thohoyandou

Motorists urged to be patient

Motorists are urged to exercise caution, be patient and obey instructions from traffic officers.

Full details will be made available as soon as possible.