JUST IN: Truck crash and diesel spillage cause total road closure of N1

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JOHANNESURG - Following the earlier motor vehicle accident involving two trucks on the N1 South before Maraisburg Road, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmedt that all lanes of the N1 South are closed to traffic. According to JMPD, this closure is necessary to allow emergency personnel to safely manage the scene and clear the diesel spillage and overturned vehicle. "Three slight injuries have been reported, and one of the trucks has overturned, spilling diesel. Emergency personnel and Law Enforcement are on scene, and initially, three lanes were affected and closed off, causing heavy delays. "All lanes of the N1 South are currently closed before Maraisburg Road. Vehicles are being diverted at Gordon Road. Significant and heavy traffic congestion is being experienced on the N1 South and surrounding areas," said JMPD. The estimated time for the scene to be cleared and the N1 South to be reopened is approximately 4 hours. Motorists...
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N3 Horrific crash: Miracle baby identified and more

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The miracle baby that survived from the N3 crash along Van Reneen Pass this week, continues to recover and her mother is alive.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS 

Flowing from the report of the initial stage of the investigation into the cause of the horrific accident involving a truck and a minibus taxi on Van Reenan Pass, the KZN Department of Transport MEC Siboniso Duma provided an updated report which reads as follows:

1. I assigned traffic reporter Ayanda Msweli to assist in terms of locating the family of the miracle baby that survived. The family has been located and is currently living in Thembisa Johannesburg, but are originally from Nquthu in KwaZulu-Natal. The baby was travelling with her grandparents, who unfortunately died.

2. From this horrific accident in which 17 people perished, six victims are from one family in Nquthu, KwaZulu-Natal.

3. The names of the victims are as follows:

        ●Sihle Magoda (Grandfather)
        ●Lindeni Sigubudu 
          (Grandmother)
        ●Sfanelesbonge Magoda ( 9 and 
            a twin)
        ●Fanelesbonge Magoda (9 and 
           a twin)
       ●Bongiswa Magoda (16 and she was doing Grade 8)
       ●Vuyiswa Magoda (13 and was doing Grade 6)
 
4. The name of the miracle baby is Luyanda Sigubudu (1 year and 8 months). She is currently in hospital. And her mother is a 19-year old Nqobile Sgubudu and is currently waiting for her matric results.
 
5. Surviving members of the family are Sanelisiwe (26) and Sbuselaphi (23).

EASING THE PAIN FROM THE FAMILIES

"In my interaction with the Head of the Department, Siboniso Mbhele, we have agreed that a team be assigned to work with Ayanda Msweli to ensure that we are closer to the family during this difficult period. 

"We want to assure them that we will do everything in our power to ease the pain they are feeling and the burden on their shoulders.

"Once again, we express our deepest condolences to all families of the victims," said Duma.

"We continue to urge motorists to be extra careful on the road as it is raining in various parts of the province," he concluded.


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