Four people killed in N1 multi-vehicle crash on Sunday evening

Four people lost their lives following a serious multi-vehicle accident involving a Kia LDV, Renault, Volkswagen Polo and Suzuki on the N1 near Ysterberg, Limpopo on Sunday evening.

The crash occurred approximately 4 km before Mokopane, at Ysterberg in the Waterberg District.

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Preliminary reports indicate that four people who lost their lives comprises of two male drivers and two passengers, a male and a female.

A total of 12 people were injured. Of these, four sustained critical injuries, six sustained serious injuries and two sustained moderate injuries.

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MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Nakedi Kekana, has extended her condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives and wishes all those injured a speedy recovery.

The Department of Transport and Community Safety says she appreciates the dedicated efforts of law enforcement and emergency services in responding to the incident and assisting those affected.

Motorists are urged to remain patient, exercise caution and obey instructions from traffic officers while travelling along the route.