Limpopo Transport and Community Safety on N1 Polokwane-Mokopane slippery conditions due to hailstorm

A hailstorm is affecting the N1 between Polokwane and Mokopane. Motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution due to slippery road conditions.

Two accidents have been reported on the N1 South:

Accident 1: Ysterberg

• Three vehicles involved (HMV Petrol Tanker, LDV, BMW)

• Side swipe collision

• No injuries reported

• One lane closed

Accident 2: Caltex near The Ranch Resort

• Head-on collision between HMV and LDV

• Two people transported to hospital

Traffic officers are monitoring the situation with all emergency services on standby. Motorists should:

• Reduce speed

• Maintain safe following distance

• Activate headlights

• Exercise extreme caution

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