Fatal crash on M1 North near Woodmead claims two lives
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that a female driver and a female passenger were declared dead on scene after a vehicle lost control near Woodmead Drive, crashing into a bridge pillar.
A tragic single-vehicle accident on the M1 North freeway near Woodmead Drive on April 19 claimed the lives of two females.
According to Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla, officers responded to a high-impact collision on the M1 North, just after the Woodmead Drive bridge at approximately 06:30.
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“Preliminary investigations suggest that a white Volkswagen UP was travelling northbound in the extreme left lane. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which then veered into the western water trench,” Fihla said.
“The vehicle continued its momentum, breaching the steel barricades before colliding violently with the pillar of the Woodmead Drive bridge. The impact, which primarily affected the roof of the vehicle, caused the car to be deflected back onto the freeway.”
Fihla confirmed two fatalities at the scene: the female driver and a female passenger.
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“Both victims were declared deceased on-scene by emergency medical personnel. Their bodies were removed and transported to the Hillbrow State Mortuary.
“A case docket of culpable homicide has been officially opened at the Sandton SAPS for further investigation into the cause of the crash.”
Fihla urged all motorists to exercise extreme caution, especially during early morning hours, and to adhere strictly to speed limits and road conditions to prevent further loss of life on our roads.
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