N1 Accident Near Bryanston Leaves 2 People Dead, Tanker and 2 Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crash

• A fatal accident on the N1 near Bryanston, Johannesburg, left two people dead after a truck overturned
• Investigations into the crash are ongoing, but it's understood that a truck overturned and spilt its load
• The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) advised motorists to find another route as the road was closed

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GAUTENG – At least two people have been killed in an accident on the N1 near Bryanston, north of Johannesburg, on 26 September 2025. The victims passed away in the accident, which involved a tanker and two other vehicles on the N1 Northbound before Winnie Mandela Drive.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) confirms details of accident

According to the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the truck overturned and spilt its load of cooking oil onto the roadway. The truck ended up going off the road and came to rest on the side of the road, down a small embankment.

Two occupants of the truck were declared dead at the scene. Investigations into the crash continue, but it’s believed that the truck collided with the two vehicles before it overturned.

The road is currently closed as officials try to clear the scene.

Source: Briefly News