A major accident involving a large Jaguar truck and a panel van has led to multiple fatalities on the N1 South at Gordon Road, Johannesburg.
Story Summary:
- A severe crash on the N1 South at Gordon Road has resulted in multiple fatalities and severe traffic congestion.
- The accident involved a truck and two vehicles, with emergency services attending to victims on-site.
- Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes as delays and road closures are expected to persist.
N1 Gordon Road accident: Here’s the latest news
Preliminary reports suggest the truck, carrying a load of wood, lost control on the N1 North, crossing the median and crashing into vehicles in the southbound lanes.
The impact left the truck blocking several lanes on the southbound side, resulting in severe traffic congestion and road closures in both directions.
Emergency personnel, including Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers and paramedics, arrived on the scene to provide assistance.
It’s reported that all lanes on both the N1 North and South at Gordon Road remain closed as forensics teams conduct investigations and remove debris.
The exact number of fatalities is still unconfirmed, but witnesses describe the scene as extensive, with paramedics treating several critically injured victims on-site.
Motorists travelling on the N1 are advised to use alternative routes, as the closure is expected to last for several hours due to the complexity of the scene.
Alternative Routes:
- 14th Avenue is recommended for southbound motorists.
- Albertina Sisulu Road offers an alternative for northbound travellers.
This tragic incident follows closely on the heels of a separate and intense police operation on the R59 in Alberton, where police engaged in a shootout with suspected robbers, on Saturday.
In that incident, four robbery suspects were fatally wounded during a confrontation with SAPS officers.
The R59 was also heavily congested as investigators processed the scene, which involved a vehicle linked to attempted business robberies in the area.