According to the Emergency Medical Services' spokesperson in the Free State, Sipho Towa, the N1 - 5km south of Springfontein towards Trompsburg - is closed following an accident which involved four trucks.

“One patient had been critically injured and trapped, Jaws of Life had to extricate him, one suffered moderate injuries and both patients are on the route to the Albert Nzula Hospital in Trompsburg,” he said.

He added that the following alternative routes are to be used: From Colesburg take Gariep Dam, after about 5km turn left to Bethulie. From Bethulie turn to Springfontein. From Trompsburg turn left before Springfontein following Bethulie, after Bethulie take the road to Gariep Dam, from there go back to the N1.

He added that motorists should take extra precautions because they suspect that the road will be closed for an extended period, as a lot of goods have been transported.

Furthermore, authorities are on the scene busy with extrication and treatment of casualties.

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