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R524 road in Limpopo closed following multi-vehicle collision

Five vehicles have collided, including a police vehicle on the R524 in Limpopo.

The R524 road linking Louis Trichardt and Thohoyandou in Limpopo has been closed following a major collision involving five vehicles, including a police vehicle, approximately five kilometres outside Louis Trichardt. According to Limpopo’s Transport Department spokesperson, Mashudu Mabata, motorists are advised to utilize alternative routes.

She informs that the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has issued an advisory about the road closure due to the multiple-vehicle accident. Emergency services are on the scene and Vhembe District Traffic Officers are currently diverting traffic. For those traveling from Thohoyandou to Makhado, Mabata suggests turning left at Beja Road, proceeding to Beja Beef, between Ellim N1, then taking a left to the 3-Mile N1 Traffic Circle and joining the N1 South.

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