Tshwane Metro Police have confirmed that seven people, including three children, died in a multi vehicle crash that has forced the closure of the N1 at Wallmanstall, north of Pretoria. Metro police spokesperson Isaac Mahamba says nine cars and two trucks were involved.
One of the trucks and some of the vehicles were gutted.
Smoke from a veld fire appears to have contributed to the crash.
Mahamba says 15 people were treated on the scene and another seven are in hospital.
“We can confirm that seven (have been) confirmed dead, three of which are minors, four are adults. The road will remain closed while we are busy cleaning up the scene. All the vehicles have been recovered and we are saying now we confirm the number to seven.”
passed this accident just before Phumulani Plaza, N1 Polokwane. about 6 cars involved, Two cars trapped under the trucks; two trucks collided. There was thick smoke due to burning of grass in the area. This thing of grass burning next to busy rd must not be allowed. pic.twitter.com/bceEPWZs2v
— Coach Yoli! (@Yoliswamakhasi) September 27, 2019
N1 Phumulani plaza accident; I was scared to get too close. Officers were not sure of fatalities earlier, very bad accident involving about 6 vehicles. May the soul of the departed Rest In Peace @Gauteng @GP_CommSafety @TMPDSafety @GTP90515691 were on the scene @Abramjee @osipuka pic.twitter.com/fgueGYjXAV
— Coach Yoli! (@Yoliswamakhasi) September 27, 2019
