Date: 20 February 2026
Time: ±21:00
Location: N1 Northbound – Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) Drive
Yesterday evening, PVES responders, practitioners, and a PVES Doctor attended the scene of a serious multi-vehicle collision on the N1 Northbound near the Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) Drive bridge.
On arrival, emergency services established that two heavy-duty trucks, a passenger bus, and multiple light motor vehicles were involved. A total of 16 patients were assessed and triaged on scene, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate. Multiple private ambulance services transported 10 patients to nearby medical facilities for further care.
Tragically, one patient sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on scene.
Tshwane Fire assumed command of technical rescue operations, and the scene was later handed over to SAPS for investigation.
⚠️ Motorists experienced significant traffic delays, with reports indicating continued closures on the N1 North the following morning.
Services On Scene:
Tshwane Emergency Services Department
APA
Emer-G-Med (Pty) Ltd
VEMRU – Volunteer Emergency Medical Response Unit
EST – Emergency Support Team
Funcure EMS
LifeStar911
Various CPF Groups
SAPS
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this incident.
Thank you to all responding agencies for their professionalism, coordination, and teamwork under demanding circumstances. #ArriveAlive
Multi-vehicle collision on the N1 Northbound near the Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) Drive bridge.https://t.co/Zr0nvH2wJ2#ArriveAlive #TruckCrash #BusCrash #PVES pic.twitter.com/T6fcns6jNU
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 21, 2026
