UPDATE: Head-On Collision – Bus vs Truck on N1 North near Masekwa Brick (Louis Trichardt Area)
Date: 25 December 2025
Time: 11h00
Location: N1 North, near Masekwa Brick
Incident Details:
A devastating head-on collision occurred between a passenger bus and a truck. The impact resulted in multiple fatalities on scene.
Confirmed fatalities:
- 2 deceased (including driver from the bus and the truck)
- Additional trapped patients have been extricated
Current Status:
District EMS Manager and multiple paramedic teams from Polokwane and surrounding areas are on scene. Extrication operations complete. Several injured patients have been transported to hospital for further treatment.
Road remains closed in both directions for crash investigation and cleanup. Significant traffic delays reported – motorists advised to use alternative routes or delay travel.
Fire services assisting with scene management. Investigation into cause underway.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available. Drive safely this festive season.
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