Motorists urged to exercise caution on N4 near Kroondal due to multi-vehicle crash

JOHANNESBURG - Motorists are urged to practice caution when driving on the N4 route near Kroondal, in the North West, due to a multi-vehicle crash.

Law enforcement and emergency services are currently at the scene of the major crash.

A diesel tanker, a cash-in-transit van, and a Nissan bakkie collided earlier on Friday, causing a great disruption to the flow of traffic.

Provincial police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said they are investigating the cause of the incident.

“The cause of the accident is unknown at this stage, and fatalities can be confirmed, although details are not readily available. Motorists and members of the public are urged to cooperate and comply with instructions from law enforcement officials who are controlling traffic on the N4 road from both directions (Rustenburg and Brits).