21 dead, three seriously injured after N1 crash in Central Karoo

By Levy Masiteng

At least 21 people have been killed and three others seriously injured in a crash involving two minibus taxis and another vehicle on the N1 near Prince Albert Road in the Western Cape’s Central Karoo.

The collision happened at about 11.30pm on Sunday between Prince Albert Road and Leeu-Gamka, with emergency and traffic teams remaining at the scene on Monday morning.

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Western Cape authorities initially reported 18 fatalities before revising the death toll to 21.

The Western Cape Mobility Department said two minibus taxis and a car were involved in the collision.

Department spokesperson Muneera Allie said the N1 had been closed in both directions following the crash.

“Emergency and traffic teams remain on scene attending to the incident. The N1 is currently closed in both directions.”

“Motorists are urged to avoid