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N1 North reopened, but closure expected again at 10:00

Temporary relief: N1 North open, but recovery work planned

By Maanda Bele • 8 May 2026
N1 North reopened, but closure expected again at 10:00

The N1 North through Soutpansberg Pass has reopened after a fatal bus accident, though traffic officers are managing the scene. Motorists are warned of a potential midday closure for vehicle recovery and ongoing search for human remains.

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety has confirmed that the N1 North through the Soutpansberg mountain pass has reopened to traffic following a serious fatal accident involving a Malawian bus travelling to Gauteng on Thursday evening.

According to the department, traffic is currently flowing through the area, although officials remain on site after a truck became stuck next to the accident scene. Traffic officers are conducting point duty to manage the movement of ve...

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