More than 20 people have been confirmed dead in a multi-vehicle pile-up on the N1 between the Kranskop toll plaza and Nylplaza in Limpopo.
Earlier, it was reported that 14 people had been confirmed dead.
14 people have so far been confirmed dead in a horrific accident involving multiple vehicles between Modimolle and Mokgophong on the N1 in Limpopo. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/0gW3huSEfs
— mike maringa (@MikeMaringa) October 19, 2018
Police spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe says a 22 seater minibus overturned and crashed into other vehicles. He says the stretch of the N1 where the crash happened has been closed.
Traffic authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes.
Traffic authorities and emergency personnel are at the scene.
(Picture credit: Jabulani Baloi, SABC News)
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