- The N1 road is closed near the Verkeerdevlei tollgate following an accident.
- The accident involved two trucks and one light motor vehicle.
- Traffic is being redirected at Winburg and the Brandfort offramp.
The N1 road near the Verkeerdevlei tollgate is closed after an accident on Thursday morning.
N1 Verkeerdevlei tollgate incident: Here’s what we know
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According to police, the incident occurred around 09:30 and involved two trucks and a light motor vehicle.
Authorities have yet to identify the incident as a collision formally. However, videos that surfaced online around the time showed red crates and debris strewn across the road, with both trucks derailed.
The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation and authorities are working diligently to clear the site and manage the situation.
Also, there’s been no word about casualties or injuries.
In the wake of the accident, traffic on the N1 is being redirected.
Vehicles travelling from Winburg are being rerouted to Theunissen to join the N1 at Bloemfontein.
On the Bloemfontein side, the N1 is closed at the Brandfort offramp, with traffic being diverted to the R30.
This redirection is essential to ensure the safety of all road users while the accident scene is being managed and cleared.
When this article was published, emergency services were on-site to provide necessary assistance and ensure the safety of all individuals involved in the accident.
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