Gauteng’s Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane, on behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG), has expressed shock regarding the horrific accident on the N1 South in Johannesburg that has left one person dead and 30 seriously injured.
Both the N1 North and South had to be closed to traffic in order for the emergency personnel to attend to the accident scene.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased person who lost a life after a truck carrying bricks lost control and overturned - crashing into 27 other vehicles, including a taxi,” Mokonyane said.
She further appealed to drivers in the province to always exercise extra caution on the roads and ensure that they obey all rules of the road.
Mokonyane has requested the transport authorities to investigate the cause of the accident.
Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi, this morning visited the scene.
For more information contact Premier’s Spokesperson:
Thebe Mohatle
Cell: 082 373 1146
Province
