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The scene of an accident on the N1 between Beaufort West and Leeu Gamka in the Western Cape on 15 April 2022. Eleven people were killed in the incident Picture: Road Traffic Management Corporation/Facebook

N1 highway

11 killed in N1 crash between Beaufort West and Leeu Gamka

By Shamiela Fisher

Eleven people have died in a collision between a bus and a taxi on the N1 between Beaufort West and Leeu Gamka in the Western Cape.

  • A truck collided with two other vehicles on 23 April 2021 on the N1 highway near the Buccleuch interchange. Picture: Supplied.

    N1 near Buccleuch interchange closed after gas tanker collided with cars

    Two people were injured and taken to hospital when the truck collided with two other vehicles on Friday.

    388 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Supplied.

    N1 Highway near Sebokeng affected by protest

    Protesters have barricaded the Grasmere Highway.

    686 days ago
  • FILE: Officials in the Western Cape raised concerns after a motorist was attacked on the N1 High near Century City. Picture: pixabay.com

    Another motorist targeted in stone-throwing attack on N1 in WC

    This comes after two stoning attacks on the highway over the past few days.

    896 days ago
  • Firefighters attending the blaze at the scene of a multi-vehicle pile-up on the N1 between the Petroport and Walmansthal. Picture: @_ArriveAlive/Twitter

    2 killed, 7 injured in multi-vehicle pile-up on N1 in Gauteng

    Tshwane metro police spokesperson Isaac Mahamba said at least seven injured people were transported to hospital for treatment.

    962 days ago
  • Scenes from the N1 crash near Grasmere. Picture: @_ArriveAlive/Twitter

    UPDATE: N1 Highway reopened following fatal multi-vehicle collision

    Four people were killed and over 20 others were injured in the 17-vehicle pileup which involved trucks, a bus, minibus taxi and cars.

    1093 days ago
  • Four people were killed and at least 20 others injured on 19 May 2019 following a multiple-vehicle collision on the N1 Highway between the Grasmere toll plaza and the N12. Picture: @_ArriveAlive/Twitter

    4 dead, at least 20 others injured in N1 multi-vehicle collision

    It’s understood the accident involving trucks, a bus, mini bus taxis and cars occurred between the Grasmere Toll Plaza and the N12.

    1093 days ago
  • A truck driver was killed on Sunday, 12 May,  after a rock was hurled at his vehicle on the N1 near De Doorns. Picture: Facebook.com

    Criminals target truck drivers on N1 near De Doorns

    On Sunday, a truck driver died when a rock was hurled at his vehicle, causing him to lose control of it.

    1098 days ago
  • FILE: Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Makoma Makhurupetje. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Limpopo Transport MEC Makhurupetje visits scene of deadly N1 crash

    The department’s preliminary findings show that the accident happened after the driver of a speeding combi lost control and collided with a truck.

    1124 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    Suspects in CT N1 highway shooting set to appear in court soon

    A man was shot dead and two others were wounded along the Plattekloof off-ramp on Wednesday.

    1242 days ago
  • Twenty-six people died on 19 October 2018 after a fatal accident on the N1 north between Mookgophong and Kranskop in Limpopo. Picture: @TrafficRTMC/Twitter

    Limpopo govt raises concern over N1 highway after deadly road crash

    Premier Stanley Mathabatha visited a number of patients in the Mokopane hospital on Sunday who were injured in a crash on Friday in which 26 people were killed.

    1302 days ago
  • Picture: pixabay.com

    CT's speeding Lamborghini driver arrested on N1 highway

    The City of Cape Town's ghost squad spotted the Italian supercar flash past and gave chase.

    1533 days ago
  • It’s understood the truck crashed after its brakes failed on Saturday afternoon on the N1 North around 14th Avenue, causing a multi-vehicle pile-up. Picture: @Netcare911_sa.

    Lanes reopen after multi-vehicle pile-up on N1 in Roodepoort

    At least 13 people were injured in the crash on Saturday morning.

    1556 days ago
  • Three people were killed in a head-on collision on the N1 Highway. Picture: @_ArriveAlive/Twitter.

    3 dead after multi-car accident on N1 in Cape Town

    Earlier emergency services were on the scene and nine people have been taken to a hospital.

    1594 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    Overturned truck forces N1 closure near Three Sisters

    A section of the N1 has been closed in the Three Sisters area after a truck overturned, obstructing the road.

    1782 days ago
  • Picture: EWN

    Man dies after jumping off Joburg highway bridge

    The circumstances around his death have not been confirmed but an eyewitness says it appears the man jumped off the bridge earlier on Tuesday.

    1784 days ago
  • A view of the Old Oak Bridge ahead of its demolition. Picture: CapeTalk via Twitter.

    CT motorists urged to use alternative routes ahead of Old Oak Bridge demolition

    The highway will be closed in both directions between Old Oak Road and the R300 interchange from 7pm on Friday evening.

    1830 days ago
  • FILE: An image from Google Earth shows the N1 highway in Cape Town.

    N1 highway expansion work continues in Cape Town

    The Western Cape Department of Public Works says a section of the N1 will remain closed until 8am.

    1940 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com.

    Part of N1 in WC to close overnight due to road works

    From 7pm on Saturday, the N1 incoming between the R300 and Durban Road will be closed to traffic until 8am on Sunday morning.

    1941 days ago
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